Wisdom teeth are the third and final set of molars that most people get in their late teens or early 20s. Some people never develop wisdom teeth. For others, wisdom teeth erupt normally just as their other molars did and cause no problems. Sometimes these teeth can be a valuable asset to the mouth when healthy and properly aligned, but more often, they are misaligned and require removal.
When is Wisdom Teeth Removal Needed?
1. Damage to other teeth
That extra set of molars can push your other teeth around, causing mouth pain and bite problems.
2. Jaw Damage
Cysts can form around the new teeth. If they aren’t treated, they can hollow out your jaw and damage nerves.
3. Alignment
Sometimes wisdom teeth can undo the effects of braces, bridges, crowns, partial dentures or any type of dental work.
4. Cavities
Swollen gums can create pockets between teeth that help bacteria to grow and cavities to form.
5. Inflamed Gums
Tissue around the area can swell and may be hard to clean.
Diagnosis
A wisdom tooth removal is a relatively routine procedure. Your dentist or a dental specialist will recommend either local anaesthesia, if the teeth are erupted, or IV sedation or general anaesthesia, if the teeth are impacted. The oral surgeon will recommend the best anaesthetic option to the person who is having their wisdom teeth extracted.
Wisdom teeth removal procedures are simple minor surgeries which will give you permanent relief from repeated pain and infection.
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