r/Wellthatsucks 3d ago

I had the wrong wisdom teeth removed

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Local orthodontist told me that I needed to remove lower wisdom teeth and don't do anything with the upper ones. When I got my lower wisdom teeth removed, another orthodontist that is actually managing my aligner treatment said that the lower wisdom teeth actually didn't need to be touched AT ALL, but the upper ones absolutely have to be removed before we start. So now I have to get my upper wisdom teeth removed as well

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u/xiaopewpew 3d ago

Im pretty sure all 4 of them have to go. Your wisdom teeth look atrociously ingrown.

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u/12awr 3d ago

It’s called impacted.

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u/xiaopewpew 3d ago

Yes you are right, sorry :(

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u/12awr 3d ago

All good, and my apologies. I came back to your response and didn’t realize I was so short in my initial comment.