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    Aug 10, 2008, 07:55 AM
    Wisdom tooth
    I have had a bad wisdom tooth for a few years. Scared to go to dentist. It has just fell out, no pain or bleeding. Looks like the whole tooth. What should I do?:confused: :(
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    Aug 10, 2008, 05:57 PM
    If you have the whole tooth including root tips then you don't have to do anything other than rinse with some warm salt water for the next 2-3 days to keep the socket clean.

    It would probably be wise to see a dentist. It sounds like you might have advanced gum disease if your wisdom tooth fell out. You could be setting yourself up for a heart attack or stroke if your gums aren't healthy.
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    Aug 11, 2008, 12:33 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by flossie
    If you have the whole tooth including root tips then you don't have to do anything other than rinse with some warm salt water for the next 2-3 days to keep the socket clean.

    It would probably be wise to see a dentist. It sounds like you might have advanced gum disease if your wisdom tooth fell out. You could be setting yourself up for a heart attack or stroke if your gums aren't healthy.

    Thanks for advice.
    I have made appt to see a dentist Tomorrow.
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