Surgery 12/1 and having wisdom tooth problems

[SleevedstylistCO 8]

Hi everyone,

I am hoping someone knows or has been in a similar situation. I have never had surgery before and I have a partial impacted wisdom tooth that is poking out of the gum. I was supposed to have it removed last Saturday but the dentist would not do it because I have a wicked cold. I am freaking out cause my surgery date is approaching, I'm worried my tooth could be infected? I don't know though. I really hope my surgery won't be postponed again. Has anyone ever had wisdom tooth/dental problems?

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

Dental issues can be serious. If you have an infected tooth your surgery may be postponed. Call and speak with your doctor ASAP to see if they can do something to prevent surgery being postponed.

[animallover1247 249]

BLERD GIRL is correct. I would call the surgeon. Does the dentist have you on an antibiotic or did he have you on an antibiotic for your tooth? I just know that if you have an infected tooth and it is not treated, it can lead to serious problems, the infection can poison your body but i'm sure your dentist is monitoring this, right? I personally wouldn't want my surgery until the dental issues are completely cleared up, even if it had to be postponed. Make sure your dentist knows about your upcoming surgery.

[L.Harmony 64]

Definitely make sure your dentist knows you have an up coming surgery. And make sure your surgeon knows about the tooth. If your already on an antibiotic them make sure your surgeon knows. When is your wl surgery scheduled? Hopefully the antibiotics do not interfere with it.

[SleevedstylistCO 8]

I went to the dentist and he gave me a syringe to clean the flap of skin that covers the tooth. The surgeon does not want me getting it out that close to surgery. I will have to get it out 4-6 weeks after surgery. I do however have a sinus infection now:( My surgery is scheduled Dec 1st. I called my surgeon and he said it should be fine, cause I will be cleared up by then. Thank you for the replies I was so worried. I'm def not looking forward to getting out after surgery :/

[L.Harmony 64]

@sleevdsttlistCO

I hope you are healing well...hope the tooth isn't bothering you to much. Sending positive thoughts your way.

[Amy Wolfe 49]

Yes! Hope all went well yesterday