Wisdom teeth are molars that are the last to emerge in the mouth. Many people have their wisdom teeth extracted, but when is it necessary? Here, we’ll discuss the main reasons why your dentist may recommend wisdom teeth extraction.
When Wisdom Teeth Can Be Left Alone
Wisdom teeth can grow in differently depending on the patient. In some cases, wisdom teeth don’t cause complications and don’t need to be removed. If your wisdom teeth are healthy, positioned and biting properly, and fully grown in, your dentist may not recommend that you have your wisdom teeth removed. So long as the teeth don’t cause pain, discomfort, or complications for your oral health, extraction isn’t necessary.
Wisdom Teeth Extraction
Unfortunately, many people have problems with their wisdom teeth that require extraction. In ancient times, wisdom teeth were crucial to chewing the earliest foods eaten by humans. But with a modern diet and utensils to cut up our food, wisdom teeth are no longer needed. The human race has evolved past needing wisdom teeth, and they’re now considered a vestigial organ, or a part of the body that no longer serves a purpose. So if your wisdom teeth cause pain or present the risk of oral complications, you can have them extracted.
Wisdom teeth should be removed if you’re experiencing:
- Damage to adjacent teeth
- Crowding of adjacent teeth
- Pain around the wisdom teeth
- Gum inflammation around the wisdom teeth
- Trouble cleaning the wisdom teeth
- Cavities in the wisdom teeth
- Jaw damage
- Sinus pain or congestion due to wisdom teeth problems
Your dentist will perform an evaluation and x-rays to determine whether or not wisdom teeth extraction is the right choice for you. Contact Dental Implant Solutionz today to schedule an appointment. We offer multiple sedation options to ensure that patients are comfortable during the extraction process.
