Diving with a bad wisom tooth?

[Ice9]

So I actually have 2 widsom teeth that are messed up. Like, I think one is actually falling apart. Yes, I didn't go to the dentist for a long time. I have them scheduled to come out next week, but I have some pool-time scheduled for this weekend.

My question is: Will these messed up wisdom teeth present any sort of hazard to me in the pool? Max depth will be 15ft.

 

[DocVikingo]

Hi Ice9,

Provided that neither is abscessed or in any state of restoration, nor so rotten that a piece may break loose and thus form a potential object for aspiration, they should cause no difficulty in pool sessions no deeper than 15'.

This is educational only and does not constitute or imply a doctor-patient relationship. It is not medical advice to you or any other individual and should not be construed as such.

Regards,

DocVikingo

 

[DandyDon]

If ya gotta lose teeth, Wisdoms are the ones - you're lucky. Had mine surgically removed when I was a kid, growing crooked - back when anesthesia was still pretty archaic.

Take care of the others, tho - dentures are a pain.