Re: wisdom teeth worries, need for braces?

From: Mark & Steven Bornfeld (bornfeldmung_at_dentaltwins.com)
Date: 03/10/05 

Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2005 19:25:16 GMT

69strat wrote:
> I had two wisdoms out on my left side, several years ago. It was no
> picnic. At the time, I had none showing on my right side. Well last
> week I felt one of those suckers poking through on my right side.
>
> I went an got an xray and both top and bottom need to come out so I
> made an appointment for extraction. Bottom is impacted. I'm terrified
> because last time, it took the nerve near my chin two years to heal due
> to the impacted tooth's removal.
>
> This past week, my teeth have been ultra sensitive and all my teeth
> feel like they're being pushed together very tight. The bottom fronts
> are getting more crooked by the day! My teeth no longer close together
> like they did. Very uncomfortable and depressing, just waiting for the
> appointment.
>
> I'm really worried this time around about the healing of any nerves.
>
> Also, I don't want to wear braces as an adult. Are there any
> alternatives these days to help straighten?
>

        You may well be worrying for nothing. The surgeon should be able to
give an assessment as to whether there is any risk to the inferior
alveolar nerve on that side.
        Not all orthodontic problems require full-bore banded orthodontics.
Recommend you speak to your dentist about this.

Strats rool--right WB?

Steve 

-- 
Mark & Steven Bornfeld DDS
http://www.dentaltwins.com
Brooklyn, NY
718-258-5001

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