Wisdom Teeth
Is there a need for Wisdom Teeth Extraction?
If you are experiencing discomfort or complication in your mouth, it may be worth considering wisdom teeth extraction. However, it’s important to consult with a dentist or oral surgeon before making any decisions. They will be able to evaluate your individual situation and recommend the best course of action.
What is a Wisdom Tooth?
Around the ages of 17 and 21, most people have their third molars erupting. These molar teeth are commonly known as wisdom teeth. If they grow through correctly, healthy wisdom teeth are normal function molar teeth that helps you chew and bite.
When do I remove a wisdom tooth?
If there is sufficient space and your wisdom teeth erupt without causing problems, they are left in place as normal functioning teeth. However, if they do not fully erupt or grow in the wrong position — so that they become impacted or trapped under the gums — this can cause discomfort, and your dentist may recommend wisdom tooth extraction.
A wisdom tooth extraction may be a normal tooth removal or a surgical extraction. A normal extraction is straightforward and usually completed in one visit, while surgical removal is more complex: your oral surgeon needs to make an incision to remove a tooth that sits under the gum or within the jaw bone.
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Common Reasons for Wisdom Tooth Extractions
Wisdom teeth extraction is done when there is evidence such as:
- Pain or infection
- Cysts or tumors
- Damage to neighboring teeth
- Gum disease
- Tooth decay on your wisdom tooth or to adjacent 2nd molar tooth
- removal of wisdom teeth may also be done as part of braces treatment
If wisdom teeth that not in correct position, food can be trapped causing cavities. If partially erupted, bacteria may enter the gums with potential for infection. Or if wisdom teeth do not have space to grow out, it may crowd or damage neighboring teeth. A wisdom tooth that is impacted can form a cyst on or near the impacted tooth. This can possibly damage the roots of nearby teeth or cuase bone support issues.
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Your oral surgeon will normally take an x-ray in checking the growth and positioning of your molar tooth.
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Wisdom Teeth Faqs
If you wisdom teeth erupts and grows through properly with sufficient space, it functions are a normal tooth. If however your wisdom teeth is not grown in proper position, partially erupted or hidden under gums, these should be monitored to ensure they does not cause potential issues. Have an x-ray taken to check your wisdom teeth and oral health annually if you are unsure what to do.
Tooth pain from wisdom teeth can occur when they grow in crookedly or improperly, or when there is infection around the tooth. Wisdom tooth pain can be constant for some people, while others feel discomfort only when chewing or touching the area. If you experience tooth pain, it is worth making an appointment so an X-ray can be taken to check how your wisdom teeth are developing. If you are anxious about dental treatment, nitrous oxide inhalation sedation and oral sedation are available at Kitcha Dental Clinic, and your treatment is carried out by dentists with postgraduate training in oral and maxillofacial surgery.