When to remove wisdom teeth

There are a number of reasons why patients can opt to remove the wisdom teeth. Although this is not an urgent procedure or much less, there are specific situations in which this operation is advisable. If you have not yet had the wisdom teeth or have not had them for some time, you probably will not have to worry about when to extract the wisdom teeth.But if you have them and they are causing you problems, there are many good reasons to extract them. Depending on the location and angle, most people can only host two or three of the six possible wisdom teeth. In some rare cases, it is also possible that you can accommodate the seven; however, these cases are very rare and often require the attention of a specialist. As part of our series of blogs about dental procedures, examine when and why you should extract the wisdom teeth to avoid future problems.

What are wisdom teeth?

Wisdom teeth are also known as third molars. They are the last teeth that come out in the mouth, usually between the ages of 18 and 25. These teeth are usually found in the back of the mouth, behind the two sides of the lower jaw, below the last molars (the premolars). Although they are sometimes called “falling teeth”, the process of their extraction is more complicated than that. If a person’s wisdom teeth has not come out at 20 years of age, they may never come out. In most cases, third molars are usually removed because they are impacted, or pushed back into the jaw. This happens when there is not enough room for them to erupt in the mouth. Wisdom teeth is usually removed because they can cause damage to other nearby teeth, gum and/or jaw itself.

Why do you decide to extract the wisdom teeth?

There are a number of reasons why patients can opt to remove the wisdom teeth. Although this is not an urgent procedure or much less, there are specific situations in which this operation is advisable. If there is not enough room for the teeth to come out properly and likely to cause damage to other teeth, it is often recommended to remove them. In some cases, teeth may get trapped and/or infected. This can cause serious problems, such as cysts, tumors, deterioration of the jaw bone, and even an infection that moves to the rest of the body. In many cases, procedures are recommended due to the impact on the bite. If teeth get in the way of biting, they can cause an irregular bite.

Other reasons to extract the wisdom teeth

Aside from the damage that teeth can cause to other teeth, gums, and the jaw itself, there are other situations in which the dentist can advise the extraction of the wisdom teeth.

• Poor oral hygiene: If oral hygiene is poor, wisdom teeth can become infected. Problems with toothing can also cause gum disease and even loss of teeth.
• Age: The older the person, the harder and longer the procedure will be.
• Family history: If your family has had problems with their wisdom teeth, there is a greater risk that you will have problems later.
• Infections: If you have a bacterial infection, it is best to treat it immediately. If the infection spreads throughout the rest of the body, it can be fatal.

When should the wisdom teeth not be removed?

There are times when it is best to leave the teeth where they are. In some cases, these teeth have grown at an angle or in such a way that they could cause damage to other teeth.. In these situations, it may be better to leave them in place. Similarly, people susceptible to complications should not undergo the procedure. This includes people with a weakened immune system and pregnant women.

Wisdom teeth are a necessary part of growth, but can cause a number of problems if they are not extracted in time. Therefore, it is important to track your teeth and make sure that you undergo regular dental checkups so that you can identify and treat any problems before it gets worse.