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Medical Forum / General / Dentistry / June 2005Refered to oral surgeon after extraction problem
I have a tooth that only decided to put in an appearence a couple of years ago (I'm 33 years old), as all my other teeth are in place the only place it could erupt is behind the ones already there, more or less in the roof of my mouth. Today the dentist tried to remove the tooth but it wouldn't budge, part of it was removed but eventually the dentist had to give up and has refered me to the local hospital for an oral surgeon to have a go. It looks like a good chuck of the top of the tooth has come away with only a little left above the surface. Unfortunately I was a bit dazed and confused after all the pushing and pulling involved and left without asking what the surgeon might do to extract the rest of the tooth? I'm not in any pain but obviously my mouth is a little sore. Is there a standard procedure for this bearing in mind that tooth is not in the "standard" location? Thanks -- Russell In what country are you? Webby > I have a tooth that only decided to put in an appearence a couple of > years ago (I'm 33 years old), as all my other teeth are in place the [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > -- > Russell I am in the UK. Oral surgeons routinely take care of this sort of extraction problem. The oral surgeon is a specialist who has much added education and experience in extractions which would be very difficult for the average general dentist. What is "standard procedure" for a specialist can be unusual for a general practitioner. The surgeon should be able to tell you what you can expect. Regards, dentaldoc Don't worry, by the time the hospital surgeon will see you, you'll have forgotten you've a tooth there. Not a dentist, but just a thought of what may be done. The gum could be cut and the root removed, and then the gum will be sewed back Not accurate information. > Don't worry, by the time the hospital surgeon will see you, you'll have > forgotten you've a tooth there. Curious as to how it can be forgotten a tooth was there. Is there a possibility it can be absorbed.> Hope my questions and comments do not fall in the category of "What the heck do you know" (as with the amalgam) Amalgam has caused more trouble here than expected or desired. Should I throw the weather thermometer away. or will the sanitation men be contaminated. Thank you Gail If you are aware of the waiting lists in UK hospitals, it's not unusual to forget you've got a tooth there by the time you get an appointment. In fact, you might die from old age before your appointment comes through :) George >If you are aware of the waiting lists in UK hospitals, it's not unusual >to forget you've got a tooth there by the time you get an appointment. >In fact, you might die from old age before your appointment comes >through :) That may be the idea..... >George Thanks for the explanation. Could not imagine what was meant. Gail > If you are aware of the waiting lists in UK hospitals, it's not unusual > to forget you've got a tooth there by the time you get an appointment. > In fact, you might die from old age before your appointment comes > through :) > > George |
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