Comment on I don't envy the humans pre-dentistry
TheMightyCanuck@sh.itjust.works 4 weeks ago
Born without wisdom teeth…
Not sure if that makes me more evolved or less lol
I went to the dentist and he was looking at me all surprised and he said, you’re jaw is so primitive, all your wisdom came through without issues.
A few years later I had to have an emergency removal because they decayed too much as I didn’t brush that far back
Dude, more. 200% more as my wife and I sit her and suffer tonight. She’s getting it dealt with next month, mine rotting out while I wait to even get a luxury bone appointment.
You are the clear evolutionary winner.
I only had them on the right side. Not shure what this means evolutionary…
Better than the wrong side I guess 🤷
srestegosaurio@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 weeks ago
Mine’s are pointing 90° on the wrong direction.
They are dormant but I’ve warned that if they decide to start being funny I’ll be fucked. :D
Shou@lemmy.world 4 weeks ago
Depends. I had 4 at 90°. Only one hurt a little. They caused pockets, which are hard to clean (impossible by yourself) and can accelerate bone loss. I removed 3 of them. 2 by a jaw surgeon. They were creating a space bewteen molars deeper inside the bone, while also creating an opening at the top. Nasty.
Chronic inflamation of the gums don’t hurt either. Best way to tell is by a mouth hygiënist. If your gums bleed easily while flossing, it’s a good idea to keep flossing. Takes about 1-2 weeks before the gums calm down and the swelling dissipates. I use those tiny round brushes to get in between. If you start using those, m start with the thinnest wire. The metal should absolutely not scrape against the teeth, only the brush.
Taken years to form that habit…
aeternum@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 weeks ago
mine grew in sideways too. I have had them all removed now, but my teeth are forever fucked because of them.