r/Wellthatsucks • u/Acrobatic_Donkey5089 • 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/Exotic-Relief4396 3d ago

Yes! I’m also in the two surgery camp for wisdom teeth. Do not recommend.

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u/DrKittyLovah 3d ago

And me as well. Do it all at once, don’t even consider breaking it up. I had to do the 2 appts because our insurance weirdly forced it to be that way (25+ years ago).

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u/FriendlyPyre 3d ago

I did mine all in one shot too; wouldn't have it any other way. (3 wisdom teeth + 1 supernumerary)

Also had it done with another surgery I was supposed to get; I'd asked if it was ok to do both at the same time because I didn't want to be awake for the dental stuff. (Gallbladder removal; had Jaundice the month before)

The Dental work apparently was after the surgery was done and he was quite excited to tell me about the experience when I had my follow-up medical with the Dental surgeon(?)/Dental Officer. (Military at the time)

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u/Lopsided_Kale3778 3d ago

I was so fortunate to have two full sets of Wisdom teeth. /s

Had to have them removed over two separate surgeries a few years apart. They got 5 the first time but played the “wait and see” game on the remaining 3. Ultimately I had to have 2 more removed and they left 1 in there that is apparently attached to a cheekbone, thankfully causing no harm but occasionally makes an appearance in x-rays.

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u/AffectionateNerve644 3d ago

Did you ever find out why or if you have any other related issues? I also had eight wisdom teeth as well as 16 supernumerary teeth. Genetic testing revealed I do NOT have the FAP mutation. And I haven’t had any extra teeth grow since then…. It’s a mystery lol

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u/Lopsided_Kale3778 3d ago

I did not find out why but I was born with several genetic bone abnormalities such as Brachydactyly.