Is it worth getting my wisdom teeth removed at my age? (side, repair)
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Well I have tried the holder that were recommend and the floss still breaks and gets stuck in between my teeth. I think the problem is the weakness in the floss itself and not the tools that hold the floss, if that makes sense. Is there any really strong floss you can by that is hard to break?
I have tight spaces like that, I use a waterpik - problem solved!
The OP stated he's already tried that. Wasn't enough.
It would only 'not be enough' if the stuff between his teeth has already hardened into calculus, if that's the case he needs the hygienist to clean his teeth. One thing anyone using a waterpik should keep in mind, start with it on low and turn it up every day until you can comfortably use it on full strength. It's the only thing that works for me, but Doctor's Brush Picks are pretty awesome if you can find them they are very thin and flexible, I always take those with me when I travel
I have heard of that floss but cannot find it. Do you know who makes it or what to look for in the stores?
I have really tight teeth, can't use those flossers - the best floss IMO is Glide waxed, you can get either regular floss or ribbon type. The only kind that doesn't shred, get stuck, etc. - you can also live (and chew) perfectly normally w/o wisdom teeth. I only had two and they hadn't come up but when one tried I had to have it removed as there was no room for it. The other one (fingers crossed) doesn't look like it wants to try to come up (and I'm not a youngster
Don't get your wisdom teeth pulled. You only have so many teeth and the wisdom teeth and two other molars do all the chewing. get a water pick and the flossers with a long handle.
I am 37 and never had them out but I find my back 8 teeth very difficult to floss. By 8 teeth I mean two on each side, top and bottom.
I was told it was because I never had my wisdom teeth removed. The dentist said it's not worth getting it now, but since it's almost impossible to floss those teeth and I have had quite a few cavities in that area so far as a result, would it be worth it though?
Im 40. Im getting mine out in a few weeks - same deal. It has a cavity. The dentist said removing the cavity would be more painful & difficult, they just advise taking out the tooth
Im 40. Im getting mine out in a few weeks - same deal. It has a cavity. The dentist said removing the cavity would be more painful & difficult, they just advise taking out the tooth
FWIW, I had one wisdom tooth damaged by bruxism and another eventually developed a cavity. Unlike you, I have all 4 wisdom teeth and other than that, they've never caused problems. Because of my bite they are important. No dentist recommended pulling either of them. One got a crown, the other's cavity was repaired. It wasn't particularly difficult, but exactly where the cavity is matters. Both teeth have been trouble free since (knock on wood).
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