[METERRE]

Hello... well I just wanted to share something which I found. I don't know how true or false it is but it was at least interesting to read. Thanks for all the answers.
Go to this link: Dentistry scams exposed: Mercury fillings and unnecessary dental surgery

[METERRE]

I have a question for red463... on earlier posts you were asking about how you thought the surgeon seemed to have stretched your lips too much. So I was curious about that and wanted to know how did it go?

[red463]

Well apparently the human lips are very elastic and return back to their original position afterwards, I even corroborated this with my dermatologist and she thinks that there's nothing to worry about the lips.. however, that's an interesting link you have given and I really think that the wisdom tooth removal can be a scam, in my case however, I got the upper two done as they were poking into the cheek flesh and first of the lower ones was half out, so food kept getting stuck there and I need toothpicks all the time, so my dentist suggested that if I was not to remove it sooner then it would rot both the teeth in between whom the food was sticking, and as for the last one well, frankly I just got it done for facial symmetry... so to each his own, If you feel that the teeth aren't causing any trouble at present, then I wouldn't go in for surgery...

[METERRE]

Well that's good if there wasn't a problem for the lip thing. Yeah I also believe that if they are not causing problems, why mess with them. But I have been having pains for a week around my cheeks, and my ears which I believe it might be caused by them, although not sure. Also now when I close my mouth, my front teeth seem to be uncomfortable, there's more pressure on my upper teeth from my bottom ones. Anyway I think it's best to get them out now so to further prevent any more harsh pain or disalignment of my other teeth. Ok so I go in Tuesday... wish me luck, and thanks for responding.

[red463]

Well best of luck and do ask your dentist about your pains..

[METERRE]

Had the surgery done yesterday. I was in a lot of pain I cried a bit. My right side of my face got more swollen than the left one, and I couldn't even stand drinking water at room temp. Well today is not as painful as yesterday but still very... but am getting better I hope. I have a question, do they always give penicillin after these surgeries?

[red463]

Well the pain and sensation will be there for quite a while: 1-2 weeks
I didn't get any penicillin shot in my case...

[flossie]

It depends on the dentist. The dentists I work with always give antibiotics to start the day before surgery.

[Amir1981]

I am a 23 year old male, I have had to remove three wisdom teeth so far with the last one done like 3 days ago, Here's the link to the X ray OPG of my teeth, ImageShack - Hosting :: dsc00339vg2.jpg
the one removed is the lower left jaw tooth which is on the right side of the image, and as you can see from the OPG there's another one on the right lower jaw which is under the skin or the gum still but its fully developed, my dentist wants me to have it removed too, I would like your opinion on the same.
Also while the last tooth was being removed there was obviously too much pain despite the anesthesia and I wonder if it was worth the pain, but what concerns me most is that the doctor was stretching my lips so much that I am worried he may have stretched them out of shape forever, is that possible or will they get back in shape?
Right now I have swelling and am taking painkillers,
Waiting for your advice
- red.

Depends on the dentist... I only take ones out that may cause an infection (communicating with the oral cavity) or cavities on the adjacent tooth... haha I don't think you can stretch your lips forever

[CHINNAJAVA]

I am a 23 year old male, I have had to remove three wisdom teeth so far with the last one done like 3 days ago, Here's the link to the X ray OPG of my teeth, ImageShack - Hosting :: dsc00339vg2.jpg
the one removed is the lower left jaw tooth which is on the right side of the image, and as you can see from the OPG there's another one on the right lower jaw which is under the skin or the gum still but its fully developed, my dentist wants me to have it removed too, I would like your opinion on the same.
Also while the last tooth was being removed there was obviously too much pain despite the anesthesia and I wonder if it was worth the pain, but what concerns me most is that the doctor was stretching my lips so much that I am worried he may have stretched them out of shape forever, is that possible or will they get back in shape?
Right now I have swelling and am taking painkillers,
Waiting for your advice
- red.

I did it 3 year back . After 6 month everything was OK

[red463]

You don't "THINK" it can stretch my lips forever? I mean what are you a friggin' plastic surgeon?

[Amir1981]

Haha no I am a general dentist... it is what it is man! If its stretched, its possible, if it goes back to normal then it's not... good luck