Wisdom Teeth - Is It Wise to Leave Them In?

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Wisdom teeth are the last molars to emerge from our gums. They usually develop in your late teens or in your early 20s. Although not everybody has these, typically there are four with one at each jaw's corner. Although we call them wisdom teeth in truth, they're just like your big Molar teeth you have at the back of your jaw.

Dentists are asked all of often if these teeth need to be removed. The answer is simple: the decision regarding wisdom teeth removal can be an arduous one. It is based on a variety of aspects, such as pain, impaction and infection.

Ofttimes, one of the main reasons which pushes the dentist towards having the tooth removed is impaction. Since these wisdom teeth are commonly the teeth that last erupt, there may not be enough room in the jaw for them to be able to align properly with the other teeth. They can grow out at odd angles or not even at all. wisdom teeth extraction

Another cause for wisdom tooth extraction is infection. The teeth are most often infected due to their position in the mouth. Because they are situated so far back within the mouth, proper oral hygiene can be difficult to achieve. Another cause of infection is the angle that they grow out at. Wisdom teeth regularly grow in your jaw at an incline making it difficult to clean and floss them well. This can lead to tooth decay within the wisdom tooth or the neighbouring teeth. A bad infection may occur a few times a year due to the inability to properly clean the teeth. The pressure caused by the wisdom tooth growing inwards could cause damage to the tooth adjacent or cause a problem with the bite of a person.

There's a rumor that the presence of wisdom teeth causes the other teeth to move in and become crooked. Research has not proved that this is the case.

If you are concerned you have, your dentist will examine your wisdom teeth and determine whether they are required to be removed. Imaging is the most important diagnostic tool used by dentists to be able determine if there is a problem. Xrays enable dentists to see the position of these teeth, and the direction that they have developed. If it appears likely that the wisdom teeth are affecting the other teeth in your mouth, usually a recommendation would be to get them removed. Your dentist is the best person to evaluate you. wisdom teeth removal age