Wisdom tooth: filled or extracted?

[Bekka]

I would appreciate any thoughts.  I have all my wisdom teeth.  In general they have been pretty healthy; I have one tooth that I had a (very traumatic) filling done in a couple years ago.  The filling fell out last week.  I am really unsure how to progress; and if I ask dentists, they'll just say to have my wisdom teeth extracted.

I am open to any suggestions, websites or other rec's regarding wisdom teeth health.

Thanks.

[CarrieMF]

If the tooth is not bothering  you I'd have it filled again.  A good dentist won't tell you to have it extracted just because the filling fell out unless it(the tooth) is in a position to cause problems.

[KimPM]

See if you can find a holistic dentist in your area.  If they extract it, make sure the dentist pulls all the ligamentous material out of there so as not to create a cavitation.  If they don't know what a cavitation is, then I'd find another dentist, because they will certainly create a cavitation if they remove it improperly.

Edited by KimPM - 3/3/11 at 12:03pm

[babygirlie]

your tooth, your money. You tell the dentist what you want. If you have room keep it. Mine have pushed my front teeth out and I look like a dork now so I'm coming from a different perspective.