Does pain in wisdom tooth require its extraction?
Patient: I have been advised to get my wisdom teeth removed  since the age 25 .I am now almost 50 and am having slight pain in the lower left wisdom tooth amd also the upper left .I bite my inner cheek often if I dont eat with care. Do I have to extract my W teeth ? I am 5 feet 3 inches 145 pounds and I take Levothyroxine 88 mcg /day.I also took vit D prescription medication for three months and now I have a good vit D result. Doctor: Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.The cheek bite could be because of abnormal position of the wisdom tooth in the arch. The wisdom tooth can be removed if it is troubling, since it is a non functional tooth.Consult a oral maxillofacial surgeon and get the tooth removed under local anesthesia. You can take a course of antibiotics like penicillin 500mg tid for three days(if you are not allergic)I hope my answer will help you, take care.