Wisdom teeth Extraction when is it necessary? Advise from Albany Dentist WA

Wisdom Teeth Extraction when is it necessary? Advise from Albany Dentist WA

wisdom teeth Extraction: when is it necessary?

Wisdom teeth are located at the back of the mouth. But when it comes to causing problems, they’re way ahead of the game. Because these teeth are at the back they can cause inflammation of the gums or distress other teeth. If a wisdom tooth causes problems, it must be removed to stop complications. Wouldn’t it be better to pull the wisdom teeth preventively ? Opinions differ on this in Dentistry says Dr Antoine Nohra.

Wisdom teeth — what is that actually?
Most people have four so-called wisdom teeth in their permanent dentition , which are the last in the row of teeth (“eight”). Some have more of it, some less or none at all. These back molars are the last (if any) of all teeth to erupt through the gums, usually between the ages of 17 and 25 . They vary in shape and number of roots, which may be fused or hooked, often making removal difficult.

In order for a wisdom tooth to erupt , there must be enough space behind the second molar at the back. Otherwise, part of its crown or the entire tooth will be covered by the jawbone and will not be able to take its intended place.

If it remains partially or completely stuck in the jawbone beyond the usual period of time, it is considered partially retained or retained .

What problems can wisdom teeth cause?
When wisdom teeth come through, the other teeth have to move together to make room for everyone. If the jaw is not large enough, crowding , shifting or misalignment of teeth can occur. This often results in tooth damage , nightly grinding of teeth or jaw joint problems that why it is recommended to check your wisdom teeth position at an early age for that you can consult our Amity Dental Centre to see the Albany Dentist WA who will advise you what to do .

Incompletely erupted wisdom teeth , on the other hand, often cause the formation of hood-shaped gum pockets that are difficult to clean, in which leftover food and bacteria collect, causing inflammation (pericoronitis) and even abscesses . On the other hand, if wisdom teeth only erupt in one jaw, they are missing their counterpart, so that they extend beyond the chewing surface and interfere with chewing or cause cheek here ulceration .

The Dentist Albany WA says: “Wisdom teeth that have erupted crookedly or are tilted not only constantly put pressure on the neighboring tooth , but also promote the development of caries and can damage the neighbouring teeth”.

When do wisdom teeth need to be pulled?
Impacted wisdom teeth can remain in the jaw for a lifetime without any symptoms. However, if there is not enough space there, they can shift and move other teeth by exerting pressure or damage the roots of neighboring teeth in such a way that, in the worst case, they need to be pulled out.

In addition, a constantly growing cyst (fluid-filled cavity) can form in the upper part of a wisdom tooth , which only becomes noticeable when it becomes infected, displaces the bone or can even lead to bone fracture or the development of a tumour .

Last but not least, wisdom teeth can trigger pronounced toothache and represent sources of various health disorders. In all these cases, there is no way around from removing the wisdom teeth.


Should you pull wisdom teeth as a precaution?
Our Albany Dentist doesn’t recommend that but there are different opinions in medicine as to whether wisdom teeth should be removed even if they are not causing Albany Dentist WA any problems . The proponents of a prophylactic removal consider it useful, since the rest of the teeth can be protected from all kinds of possible damage , and the development of cysts and jaw (angle) fractures is prevented.

Opponents see the intervention as an unnecessary risk due to the lack of symptoms , knowing the risk of extraction that can be complicated with a nerve injury that manifests itself as numbness in the lip and chin area. And they point out that with wisdom teeth intact, potential “replacement teeth” are sacrificed for lost molars or bridge abutments for dentures.

Ultimately, a Dentist Albany or oral and maxillofacial surgeon should decide whether the wisdom teeth need to be removed after a detailed examination of the jaw.

If you want to keep your wisdom teeth for the time being, you should definitely have them checked regularly by a Albany dentist WA.

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