hi, I have an impacted wisdom tooth that has given me a lot of pain and discomfort. Then I was reading about thyroid nodules and I do have my glands swollen a lot difficulty breathing too. And my doctor is saying that I may have thyroid issues. What is the possible link there?
Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Read your query. Thyroid problem can sometimes cause early eruption the tooth, though pain and discomfort is not associated with it. Impaction of the wisdom tooth on itself can be of discomfort when it is not erupting and putting pressure on the adjacent tooth thus causing pain in the area. I would advise you to visit an oral and maxillofacial surgeon and get an X-ray done to evaluate the position of the tooth and get it extracted. Evaluate your thyroid status before the extraction of the tooth giving correct information to the dentist. Hope this was helpful. Thanks and regards.