i've always been confused by this. where these suckers in yo mouth?

Right at the back

THey're in the very back of your mouth. I had both top and bottom ones taken out when I was 19 becuase I didn't want to take them out later on in life if I should need to.

Like foreskin, they're really kind of pointless.

cool thanks but it feels like i have a new tooth coming thru or something. i know..it shouldn't be so cuz i'm 31 years old but there's this little bit of a tooth at the very end of my top jaw line and it kinda hurts.

Milty said:

It's impacted.
Have it removed immediately.

If you wait longer, you could get all sorts of complications.

Dry socket is not the funnest thing to get at your old ass age.

Go to the dentist and have it (and any others that are still lurking) removed. Don't try to be a superhero either; when the offer the vicodin, take it, 'cause you're gonna need it.

I've been told I have to have mine removed also. There are only 3 of them, in there somewhere, and will never come out naturally. It's such a pain. I've been putting it off for years. I hate the idea of someone doing all that in my mouth. Going to the dentist always gives me the heebie-jeebies. Of course, I've never even had a cavity, so maybe it's just all in my mind.

CarrieMpls said:

No, it really does suck. But once it's done, it's done. And hey, you have an excuse to be on narcotics for a week.

shit...you guys are freaking me out BIG TIME!

I've had all four for 20+ years. They never hurt. Why should I have them removed?

Any real dentist in the house?

PANDURITO said:

If they've actually come in and don't bother you, you don't need to. Most of us don't have room in our mouths for them.

tackam said:

That must be it. I have a huuuuge mouth

PANDURITO said:

Just remember, YOU said it.

Milty said:

Seriously, get rid of them.

Mine where impacted so they had to perform surgery on me.

The cracked the two bottom ones in half and pulled the tooth out that way.
I was on perkeset for a week and despite blood on the first day, some soreness for a few more days, and always being high as a kite, it wasn't all that bad.

Oh, and the taste of your mouth healing? ew.

But seriously Milty, get rid of them.

i just looked up number of teeth and oh dear me....it says i should have 32 permanent teeth (16 on top and 16 on bottom) but i counted all of 'em and i have 14 on top and 14 on bottom.

what the hell does that mean!!!???

Milty said:

It means you're a freak!!!!!

Milty said:

1) You're wisdoms are coming in late -- this could cuase discomfort-- see a dentist.

2) YOu've already had your wisdoms taken out, and something else is going on--see a dentist.

3) Is it the tip of a penis in the back of your mouth? Just a thought.


YOU NEED TO GO SEE A DENTIST Beter to deal with minor discomfort now, then to deal with a whole mess later.

Milty said:

Yeah, it means your wisdoms aren't in. They're called "wisdom" teeth because they can wait until you're older to come in (usually in your teens or twenties, but not always).

That's prolly what your painful back tooth is. AsianBoi is right, you're gonna have to go to the dentist. They will take xrays and tell you what to do from there.

althom said:

when the dentist takes that sucker out, i'm gonna wrap it in a bow and mail it to you.

tackam said:

oh joy.

Milty said:

And if you don't have dental insurance, and you can possibly get it, do so before going in for the consult/xrays so that it won't be considered a pre-existing condition. Having them removed is not only painful, but expensive. Like all of the best things in life.

I'm sorry. It really does suck.

Milty said:

It truly does suck. I had my pulled out at age 24 or something... although I only had 3 to exist. The pain beforehand, was truly the worst pain I have ever experienced... I truly wanted to chop my head off. (I should of)

Freespirit said:

Gawd, yes. It's like root canals. Yes, they suck, but it's better than living with the pain when you need one!

will you two shut it?

Milty said:

tackam said:

Got away with a beautiful porcelain crown... nearly needed a root canal... thank goodness I was a lucky girl.

for Milton.

Freespirit said:

Milty can probably go another 6 years without getting them taken out.

However, somewhere around 40 the pain gets so great, it could cuase blindness.

AsianBoi777 said:

Are they out yet?