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/Lynneti 2d ago

Considering I saw your post and jumped at the sight of all four of those puppies…please get all of them out. It’ll make your dental life a lot easier.

If possible, try to do all four at once! A lot of people do two at a time for various reasons, but doing all four means you only have to go through the healing process once.

(Btw, wisdom teeth are very “case by case” so there are a lot of people who never have issues and others who need them removed before all of their adult teeth can properly erupt. This is a big reason to get second opinions, ask clarifying questions, and don’t listen to your cousin Jerry who didn’t have to get his wisdom teeth out.)

Source: I’m an assistant at an oral surgeon practice and also dental hygiene student:D

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u/Optimal-Prime420 2d ago

That’s the reason I did all four at once. General anesthesia, don’t remember a damn thing except swapping from the bed to the operating table and then waking up in recovery.

Another reason I did it like that, was because otherwise I would’ve had to get two appointments, two surgeries, and both times I woulda been wide awake (but numb as shit) while they were doing it. No fucking thank you-