By the age of 18, most adults have 32 teeth; 16 teeth on the top and 16 teeth on the bottom. The back teeth (molar teeth) are used to grind food. We, humans, are born with 3 molars but due to the evolution of time, we usually get only two molars. It can be painful when 32 teeth try to fit in a mouth that holds only 28 teeth, thus making the third molar
impacted that is being embedded in the bone. This can become problematic in a few cases.
Why Should I Have My Wisdom Teeth Removed?
Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to erupt within the mouth. When they align properly and gum tissue is healthy, wisdom teeth do not have to be removed. They erupt normally in a desired position in our mouth. Unfortunately, this does not generally happen. The extraction of wisdom teeth is necessary when they are prevented from properly erupting within the mouth. They may erupt in an undesired position, partially emerge in the oral cavity, and even remain trapped beneath the gum and bone jaw. Impacted teeth can take many positions in the bone as they attempt to find a pathway that will allow them to successfully erupt. This causes pain to the individual.
What kind of problems can wisdom teeth cause?
As wisdom teeth struggle to find room to grow in a crowded mouth, these teeth may grow in an undesired position, partially emerge, or even remain trapped under the gums in the jaw. When wisdom teeth are partially or completely trapped in the gum, they are called impacted. While wisdom teeth can cause obvious issues such as misaligned and crowded teeth, impacted wisdom teeth may cause many unseen and serious problems, such as jaw and nerve damage. Whether your wisdom teeth have come in or not, they may be causing problems that could include:
- Misalignment of jaw teeth
- Tooth decay from trapped bacteria and food
- Infections
- Pain and swelling causing limited mouth opening
- Gum disease
- Cysts and tumors in the jaw
- Erosion Cavity
- Crowding
- Resorption of the adjacent tooth, in case the placement of the third molar is misaligned.
Early evaluation and removal of wisdom teeth is the best way to resolve and prevent problems associated with wisdom teeth and this can be achieved by the specialist aka oral and maxillofacial surgeons in South Delhi and Gurgaon branch at The Dental Roots.
Dr. Vijay and Dr. Varun, with nearly two decades of experience in their field at The Dental Roots, would make sure that one gets the best and the most comfortable dental extractions.
To book an appointment with us, contact us at +919650440004 or drop us an email at enquiry@thedentalroots.com