I've hyperdontia (having an extra teeth) in one side of my mouth. Initially, I had lot of problems (including severe pain) due to it. I went to a dentist who was also my class fellow from school. He recommended me to get rid of my extra tooth. But, I've listened so many stories from elderly people about weakening of eyesight after your teeth or tooth are taken out. I resisted the recommendation and looked for an alternative. It wasn't hard and soon I came up with a self prepared medicone.
chew them twice a day and let run on the pain area. You'll never need to visit a dentist.