Wisdom teeth are the third and final set of molars that emerge, usually during your late teens to early twenties. For some people, the wisdom teeth emerge through the gums and have enough room to grow naturally. For others, wisdom teeth often cause problems as they are trying to protrude through the gums. When a wisdom tooth is impacted, the tooth comes in at an angle and not straight through the gum line. This can cause pain; the tooth can come in unevenly, or the tooth may only emerge partially.
Impacted wisdom teeth can cause structural damage to the jaw and other teeth. They can also provide a place for bacteria to gather since they are hard to reach and clean. These potential problems make it necessary to remove impacted wisdom teeth so that larger problems do not arise. Routine x-rays during a dental exam can reveal if you will need to have your wisdom teeth removed.
Wisdom teeth are the third molars in your mouth and the last permanent teeth to erupt. They typically appear between the ages of 17 and 25. For the lucky few, some never develop wisdom teeth, or they erupt normally and cause no issues. For others, they experience what is called impacted wisdom teeth, which can cause a variety of problems in your mouth.
It’s understandable to feel anxious about extracting your wisdom teeth, but it’s best for them to be removed in order to avoid headaches and consistent pain in the back of your mouth. It is best to have your wisdom teeth removed as soon as they begin to develop. When you’re young, the wisdom teeth roots aren’t yet fully developed. This makes the procedure a bit easier on your surgeon and helps with a quicker recovery time. Before making a decision to remove wisdom teeth, your dentist will first assess your mouth and take X-rays.
Your surgeon will provide you with post-operative instructions. You will be advised to eat soft foods for a few days and clean out the extraction site after each meal. A syringe will be provided for you to fill with water and flush out any food particles stuck at the extraction site. This is the best way to prevent alveolar osteitis, also known as dry socket. When a tooth is removed from a healthy socket, blood clots form, and the healing process begins. Dry sockets happen when the healing process is hindered in some way. If you notice any extreme pain or sensitivity after your procedure, you may have developed a dry socket. This condition requires immediate treatment by your dentist.
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