Lewis Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Me In my wise old age I'm getting wisdom teeth My bottom left molars were hurting 2 weeks ago (on Weds) and I didn't think anything of it. Was still the same on the Saturday when my brother was here and I realised I have half a wisdom tooth through on my top right! That one didn't hurt and I didn't notice it, but its still the same, only a bit out. Nothing coming through bottom left yet. Will go to the dentist over Easter (need 6 monthly check anyway) but just wondering how long they generally take to come though, please, oh wise Omleteers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 They can take no time at all .... or ages... depending on whether they are impacting (growing along into the other molars). Generally if there's enough room the dentist will usually leave them to come through of their own accord. Mine were impacted and not enough room, so they took them out - I was about your age at the time. Some people never get them at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 I acquired two wisdom teeth in my 20s, neither of which ever came very far, if you know what I mean, they are just above the surface of the gum. Then last Christmas (at the grand old age of 39) I got another one! That was SERIOUSLY painful for a few weeks but it settled quite quickly. My dentist coudn't believe it! I'm just hoping the fourth one doesn't intend to put in an appearance!! If the pain gets really bad, the only thing I found that made any difference at all was oil of cloves which I kept on the gum permanently with a small piece of cotton wool. Tastes vile, but does wonders for the pain!! Good luck!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Lewis, I think your mouth should be large enough to handle a few extra teeth They can take years to come through. 2 of mine were impacted, but the other 2 were fine. If they are causing you severe pain, the dentist should be able to whip them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 i had no problem with my teeth until about 3 years ago when my wisdom teeth started to come through hopefully they have settled down now one thing that I was told by the dentist is to try and keep it clean, and its really quite difficult. do you use and electric toothbrush? it might help if you get one and focus on it for a couple of seconds to clean it. (((hugs))) there isnt much worse than Tooth ache (oh, and bonjella is good ) cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Pudding Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Definitely keep it very clean - half emerged wisdom teeth are prone to infection under the flap of gum covering them . I had 2 emerge and impact which had to be removed, the other 2 are still in my top jaw bone and have never moved. My dentist is a great believer in leaving well enough alone, so that is where they're staying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted March 31, 2011 Author Share Posted March 31, 2011 Lewis, I think your mouth should be large enough to handle a few extra teeth Thanks Christian! Doesn't hurt anymore, just thought it was wierd that there was nothing on the bottom where it hurts and the top ones only come through a bit and stopped for a couple weeks, least that sounds 'normal' then I used to use an electric toothbrush but then stopped when I had braces, might find it when I'm at home Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoopsie Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Definately look for the electric toothbrush IMO. My back wisdom teeth are still ony just above the gum and i've has several infections, but the dentist thinks it's more risky taking them out. I appear to have SIX of them! One is still in the jawbone under another tooth and hopefully it's going to stay there! Don't feel any wiser for the extra ones though!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 OH and I both had one wisdom tooth that would emerge at times of stress (like our wedding ). Then it would go back in . I eventually got one taken out at the age of about 44. No idea if the others are still lurking or not . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Nature has, for some reason, decided to bless me with only one wisdom tooth My last x-ray from the dentist showed this. It's definitely important to make a special effort to keep it clean, mine had got a bit crusty as it didn't occur to me that my brush wasn't reaching far enough back with my normal brushing. 6 months later, after making a proper effort to keep it clean, my dentist told me she'd never seen such a clean wisdom tooth! By the way, I don't use an electric toothbrush, I just don't get on with them. My dentist told me that manual brushing is just as effective as an electric brush, as long as you have a good brushing technique - she showed me this. If you don't want to use an electric toothbrush, just ask your dentist to show you proper manual brushing technique. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 I wouldn't worry, not everybody gets wisdom teeth. Mine were very painful fro a couple of years before I had them all out, then I had ulcers from the stitches Aloe vera mouthwash worked wonders though. I love my electric toothbrush Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
