Should I have my wisdom teeth removed?

Should I have my wisdom teeth removed?
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Last Answer : Try to get into the doctors asap cause if the wisdom teeth are coming in. If you don't have enough room in your mouth it can really mess up your jaw alignment. If they need to come out ... But the painkillers help you sleep. But it's a lot better then your wisdom teeth shifting around your teeth.

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Last Answer : Can I ask why you are nervous and scared? Is it the anaesthesia? Or the pain? Or something I’ve not thought of? (I’d be happy to give you some advice after I get some specifics.)

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Last Answer : I started to get mine in when I was 15, just throw the jerky in the back of your mouth on your gum, and chew on it that way. I did some weird things. I use to chew on a pencil, I used a ... propane, and diesel, you'll be fine. Were you trying to find a way to get high so the pain would stop?

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Has anyone actually had all their wisdom teeth come in and not need to be taken out?

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Last Answer : My wisdom teeth came in straight, and with no difficulties. However, the dentist, at my last checkup, said that they’re starting to decay, simply because it’s very difficult to properly clean them. so i’ll have to have them out anyways.