Many doctors recommend removing all wisdom teeth even if there are no problems, but this is not necessary. If the wisdom teeth are healthy, grow at the right angle and are completely removed from the gums, they can be left. Roman Egorov, dentist-surgeon of Medicina JSC, told socialbites.ca about this.
According to the expert, the first sign that the “eight” needs to be removed is when the tooth starts to erupt and the gums become inflamed.
“Because the tooth does not have enough space for growth in the jaw, it is positioned abnormally and causes malocclusion, displacement of the teeth. Such a disease is called pericoronitis, and it is worth getting rid of it with the help of tooth extraction, ”said the dental surgeon.
The second reason why it is necessary to remove a wisdom tooth is its abnormal location. Therefore, due to the lack of room for growth, such a tooth remains in the gingiva or tilts to the side. It does not perform any function, but at the same time creates problems for the bite and the condition of neighboring teeth. Such a wisdom tooth also needs to be removed.
“Embedded or unerupted wisdom teeth are also dangerous. In this case, it may not cause discomfort as it is hidden under the “eight” gums, but asymptomatic cyst growth can be expected from such a tooth. Its source is the follicle surrounding the tooth germ. Often cysts or tumors are so large that they become dangerous. It is better to remove such a tooth in order to avoid complications, ”said the doctor Roman Egorov.
He noted that the teething procedure is recommended to be carried out at a young age – at the age of 14-15, when the tooth has not yet erupted and roots have not formed. In this case, post-operative recovery is faster and less painful.
“However, the decision to extract a wisdom tooth is always individual. To understand whether removal is really necessary and what time to choose for this, you should consult a dentist about the condition and health of the G-8s, ”the expert concluded.
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