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Is there a dentist in the house.? or on AB

I just wondered if we had a denist that was on AB.? Only I have a question to ask. One of my wisdom teeth on left hand side has never come through but I have in my gum ,towards my tongue a hard lump which feels almost like a point. Sometimes it is really sore and almost aches at that point. Could it be a tooth trying to come through.?

lilacben Sun 12/10/08 21:35

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redheadisbac
Sun 12/10/08
21:39

yes and if its painful then yes

but there is no dentist in my house only a rat

happyjo
Sun 12/10/08
21:39

Hi

I have a similar problem, although I am no dentist.

It is quite common to have a partial or deformed wisom tooth that eiter never appears or just peeks through the skin. I have 4 wisdom teeth that are normal and this wierd 'nubbin' thing that is just tiny and sticks through.

Mine causes me no problem, but I suggest if it's bothering you go and see your dentist

J x

sara3
Sun 12/10/08
21:41

I'm really not a dentist!

but what you probably have is an impacted wisdom tooth. if it's not punctured the gum (come through) then it's probably on its way. they can grow in spurts so it migth settle again for a while. they can come through at bizarre angles so you'll probably be seeing a real dentist at some stage!

J9PUR
Sun 12/10/08
21:59

The most likely diagnosis is an un-erupted (buried) lower third molar (wisdom tooth)

However, it may also be either:
1) a mandibular torus
2) a lingual bony exostosis

Both of which are 'bony lumps' which are quite innocent and would normally not be treated.

I'm sure a quick visit to your dentist would let you know what you can feel, and make sure that all is well.

lilacben
Sun 12/10/08
22:06

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Many thanks for your answers, I will mention it to dentist when I see him on my next checkup. It has stopped being sore and painful now but it just comes back from
time to time.I just thought I would like to know I wasnt imagining it.

catcuddler
Mon 13/10/08
14:11

hi lilac i have the same problem.i'm off to see my dentist on wednesday so will ask him about it and see what he says then post on here if that will help.

lilacben
Thurs 16/10/08
20:55

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catcuddler how did you get on at the dentsit in the end.?

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