Impacted Tooth Extraction Using Laser: Safe for Tinnitus Sufferers?

Discussion in 'Support' started by KristinOde, Jan 7, 2023.

    1. KristinOde

      KristinOde Member

      Tinnitus Since:
      2019
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      Acoustic trauma
      Hi!

      I'm planning to get two of my impacted teeth extracted. They will have to drill them, because they are impacted -> they drill the part that is touching tooth next to it and then extract it.

      Have you got any experience with laser extraction?

      1.) Should I wear earmuffs or will it be worse due to occlusion effect?

      2.) Should I get both teeth done at the same time? (I would like to get them done at the same time because of gape between semesters but if it's a bad idea, I will wait with the second tooth.)

      3.) Is the numbing injection ototoxic?

      Thank you in advance.
       
    2. Jack Straw
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      Jack Straw Member Podcast Patron Benefactor Ambassador Hall of Fame Advocate

      Location:
      US
      Tinnitus Since:
      1990s
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      Infection, Acoustic Trauma
      From what I have read on here and from what I have discussed with my dentist, the laser drilling on your teeth is quiet. The laser machine is "loud", but the actually drilling of it on your teeth is more like a popping sound.

      For mechanical drills you don't want to wear ear protection because of the occlusion effect, but I think it is okay with the laser because there is no occlusion effect besides a quiet pop sound.

      @Bill Bauer has had experience with this.
       
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