Wisdom tooth extraction is a routine surgical procedure performed almost daily in every dental office. But does everyone need wisdom teeth removal.? Please read our article, in which we discuss this question and talk about the instances when you need your wisdom teeth to be removed.
The short answer to this question is no, not everyone needs their wisdom teeth to be removed. Some people can live their entire lives with wisdom teeth and do not experience any issues. However, there are several situations in which your doctor will most likely recommend removing your wisdom teeth.
In some cases, the position of wisdom teeth in the mouth can lead to challenges in cleaning them properly on a daily basis. Thus, such wisdom teeth can get cavities or suffer from decay. Of course, cavities in wisdom teeth can be treated with dental fillings similarly to any other tooth in the mouth. However, if the teeth are still not cleaned sufficiently after treatment because of their position, they will most likely get reinfected.
If your wisdom teeth get reinfected, your dentist will most likely recommend removing them instead of spending time and money treating them time and time again while the cause of the reinfection remains.
The symptoms that might signify the decay or cavities within your wisdom teeth include:
Impacted wisdom teeth is a condition when your wisdom teeth can not erupt from underneath the gum line because of the angle at which they grow or because there is not enough space for them. Partially impacted wisdom teeth are similar, but in this case, only a part of a tooth erupts, and the rest of it stays hidden underneath the gum. Both of these conditions can be painful and cause irritation and inflammation of the gum tissue around the wisdom teeth. On top of that, such wisdom teeth can interfere with the teeth surrounding them and also get infected easily. In most cases of impacted or partially impacted wisdom teeth, the best course of action is extraction.
If you need an orthodontic treatment because your teeth are overcrowded, there is most likely not enough space in your mouth for your teeth. The space is needed so that your teeth can be moved apart and become straight. In a lot of cases, the space needed is taken by the wisdom teeth. Removing your wisdom teeth in preparation for the orthodontic treatment will create more free space in the mouth and allow the rest of your teeth to move and take the proper position.In some cases, wisdom teeth can cause an incorrect bite that leads to various other issues, such as premature wearing out of the rest of your teeth, TMJ disorder, tooth decay ,etc.
In some cases of TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorder treatment can require wisdom teeth removal to create more space in the jaw and relieve the symptoms of the issue. It can be especially helpful if the disorder is caused by an improper bite that resulted from the position of the wisdom teeth. Often, this measure is used in combination with other methods of treatment.
In some cases, sinus issues, such as pressure or constant congestion, can be caused by your upper wisdom teeth being located too close to the sinuses. Thus, such issues can be solved by removing the wisdom teeth and creating more space for the sinuses.
If you have any of the issues with your wisdom teeth we discussed above, sign up for a stress-free tooth removal in Mission Viejo. In our clinic, we ensure the safety and comfort of our patients during the medical procedures they undergo. We are looking forward to welcoming you to our dental office.
