Should I get my wisdom teeth out before getting my braces?
By BStuff
@BStuff (495)
United States
July 28, 2010 9:27pm CST
I am going for a xray and to get molded for my braces soon. I have to get one tooth pulled but I want to know if I should get my wisdom teeth out. They are moving but havent erupted and I'm not sure if they will. Though my teeth are moving because of them. Should I get them out? How much does it cost? Does those dentil discount plans help this? Thanks
3 responses
@bwaybaby (903)
• United States
29 Jul 10
Most likely, yes. See how they're affecting your mouth first. I had braces in middle school, and now (eight years later) my teeth are shifting together a bit due to my wisdom teeth. I'm probably going to end up using invisaline to shift the teeth back to normal. I'm not sure of the cost. I don't think wisdom teeth removal is too expensive, as it's a fairly common procedure. My best advice is to contact your insurance and ask how much they'll cover.
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@blue_einjhel (40)
• Philippines
30 Jul 10
About your question, the decision will be depend on your dentist, some dentist may advice that your wisdom tooth will be extracted mostly if your wisdom tooth may affect formation of your teeth once your braces will be put.
@magtibaygom (4858)
• Philippines
29 Jul 10
I am wondering why our wisdom teeth called "wisdom"? Where is the wisdom in them?
