Self tooth removal

auroma--

I think you are talking about a tricuspid--possibly a six year molar. The "tri" part of the name means "three". A tricuspid has three roots which are nestled in your jawbone.

If the tooth is giving you pain, infection may be present. Believe it or not, an infected tooth can be as dangerous to your health as an infected appendix--even a bit more so since the tooth is nearer than the appendix to both your ears and the brain.

I strongly advise you to see a dentist. Be up front about your financial situation when you make the appointment and see whether there is any way you can make payments on time.

If not, this is one of the situations in which it is useful to have a credit card.

Good luck.

I would imagine that if the tooth is still pretty well attached, then ripping it out (without 4-5 years of dental surgeon training) could lead to all sorts of problems - excessive bleeding, permanent nerve damage and infection being just a few I can think of.

You really don't want to end up with half your face paralysed and a massive abcess!

El Santo will pull that tooth for you.

Stop posting pictures of my uncle before he sues you gus. He is not only a Luchador, but a lawyer as well.

There is not only pain or possibility of abscess. If you do it yourself, the tooth is liable to break off when you are extracting it, leaving you a much more serious, (and more expensive) job to contend with.

thx
heh guess that settles it, I will go see a dentist and see what kind of deal he can maybe offer me. Thanks for all the help~

That's your femur. Those don't grow back, I wouldn't yank it. BUT, if you do, I recommend a method I saw in Family Matters. Tie a string to your tooth, and tie the other end of the string to an open door. Then simply slam the door to yank out the tooth. If you are ever demonstrating this make sure no one is about to come through the door (be sure to account for neighbors).