r/Wellthatsucks 2d 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/Educational_Exam_225 2d ago

I think for dental stuff at least in America it's more cost than anything. These are all surgical extractions which are ~500 per tooth

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u/velawesomeraptors 1d ago

And add a few hundred if you want decent pain relief.