During my consultation for wisdom teeth removal as part of my ortho treatment,
I was told that I am at high risk for damage to the inferior alveolar nerve.
On my lower right wisdom, I have a good size cyst, which warrants removal of
the tooth, but the roots are criss-crossed with the nerve.  The lower left
has no apparent cyst but is also dangerously close to the nerve.  The ortho
recommended having all four removed (before consult).  The doctor expressed a
good deal of concern for my situation, and said that he would not be
surprised if permanent damage occured.  I'm really nervous and am in need of
advise.  Are there specialists that deal with high-risk cases like mine?
Should I seek additional consultation?  There are two well-respected dental
schools in my region, would I be in better hands there?  BTW, I had to sign
my life away in legal papers.  I suspect that he has been sued before, but I
don't necessarily think that makes him a bad surgeon.  He has 35 yrs
experience.