Most people have Wisdom Teeth that are healthy and do not cause problems, and if you are over 30 years of age it is quite likely that you will not develop any problems with your Wisdom teeth.
Your dentist at Clínica Dental Champsaur may recommend that you have your wisdom teeth removed if they cause pain or an infection, crowd other teeth, or get stuck (impacted) and cannot break through your gums.
The decision to have your wisdom teeth removed if they are not impacted must be weighed against the risks and benefits of having them removed.
Some dentists think it is best to have impacted wisdom teeth removed (extracted) before you are 20 years old, because it’s easier to take them out when the roots and bones of your teeth are softer and not fully formed. Also, younger people tend to heal faster.
The removal of wisdom teeth, or third molars, is one of the most common surgical procedures carried out Panama.
The wisdom teeth grow at the back of your gums and are the last teeth to come through. Most people have four wisdom teeth – one in each corner.
Wisdom teeth usually grow through the gums during the late teens or early twenties. By this time, the other 28 adult teeth are usually in place, so there is not always enough room in the mouth for the wisdom teeth to grow properly.
If you are experiencing pain or discomfort, while eating because food could be getting stuck in between the gums and the tops of the teeth. This could cause a lot of problems if you cannot get to the back of the mouth and clean well enough while brushing.
If you are having problems with your Wisdom teeth, it is important to visit Clínica Dental Champsaur as soon as possible, rather than waiting for your regular dental check-up.
When should wisdom teeth be removed?
Reasons Why Your Wisdom Teeth May Not Need to be Removed
Wisdom teeth — the third molars in the very back of your mouth — may not need to be removed if they are:
• Healthy
• Grown in completely (fully erupted)
• Positioned correctly and biting properly with their opposing teeth
• Able to be cleaned as part of daily hygiene practices
• Can be treated with antibiotics and antiseptic mouthwash.
Wisdom teeth removal is usually recommended when other treatments haven’t worked.
When You Should Have Your Wisdom Teeth Removed?
Below are possible reasons why your wisdom teeth should be removed.
• When there is not enough room in your mouth for your wisdom teeth to come in, they may get impacted and never break through your gums.
• Your wisdom teeth may break through your gums only partway, causing a flap of gum tissue to grow over them. Food can get trapped under the flap and cause your gums to become red, swollen, and painful.
• One or more of your wisdom teeth may come in at the wrong angle. The top of the tooth may face forward, backward, or to either side.
• Impacted teeth can cause infection and damage to your other teeth and bones. A fluid sac may form around an impacted tooth, and the sac may grow into a cyst. This could cause lasting damage to your nearby teeth, jaw, and bones.
• Your risk of getting cavities and gum disease in the back of your mouth is higher if you keep your wisdom teeth, because it is hard to brush and floss that part of your mouth well.
• Your wisdom teeth may cause problems with future orthodontic treatment.
• Wisdom teeth can cause a variety of sinus problems. These problems arise when teeth grow in on the upper jaw.
When the teeth grow and roots develop, they can push and rub against the sinuses putting pressure on them. Even though this problem does not happen frequently, wisdom teeth can sometimes lead to sinus pain, pressure, headaches, and congestions.
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