TOOTH EXTRACTION

When Is a Tooth Extraction Necessary?

Your dentist can recommend extracting a damaged tooth if they cannot fix it with a filling, crown, or other dental treatment. Or they may recommend extraction when there isn’t enough room for all your teeth in your mouth. There are other reasons tooth extraction might be necessary, such as:

  • Tooth decay or infection has reached deep into the tooth
  • Baby teeth aren't falling out in time for the permanent teeth to grow in
  • Orthodontic treatment like braces may work better if there is more room in the mouth
  • Wisdom teeth are coming in during the patient's late teens or early 20s, and there is not enough room in the mouth

WHAT PROBLEMS CAN A WISDOM TOOTH CAUSE?

It is also possible that wisdom tooth is impacted. This means that the wisdom teeth remain intact in the soft tissue and partially break or erupt through gums. If they remain partially open, then the chances of bacteria entering the tooth are high which may cause infection & lead to the swelling in the jaw, pain and general illness. Because of the misaligned positioning of the jaw, it will become difficult to brush or floss making the tooth prone to decay and gum disease. There is 4 set of wisdom teeth two on each upper and lower jaw. Nowadays majorly due to lifestyle changes people do not get wisdom teeth. This is because the jaws do not develop completely & properly which restrain the wisdom teeth to erupt.

IS THERE A NEED TO REMOVE WISDOM TEETH?

It is not necessary to remove wisdom teeth as long as they are not causing any problem. They would have to be removed if they are impacted or causing crowding. Your mouth might not provide space for it to erupt as a result it will erupt at the wrong angle which can damage the adjacent tooth.
Your dentist may advise you to remove your third molar at an early stage, this is because as you age the bones in your mouth becomes harder which will then make it difficult to remove.

SYMPTOMS TO GET WISDOM TEETH REMOVED

  • Pain behind molars which can increase with time.
  • Redness, swelling, tenderness which can lead to infection
  • Foul breath, bad taste can also be detected due to wisdom teeth
  • Jaw pain and stiffness

SHOULD WISDOM TEETH BE REMOVED?

  • Crowding: The adjacent teeth are getting harmed. Because of the misalignment wisdom teeth if erupts in the wrong angle then it can harm other teeth.
  • Jaw Damage: Wisdom teeth can damage your nerves making the jaw hollow.
  • Sinus Issue: Wisdom teeth can be a reason for sinus pain and congestion.
  • Gum Problem: It will be difficult to clean the area which results in swelling of the tissue.
  • Gaps in Gums: The pocket is created due to swollen gums thus helping in the process of decay