Wisdom teeth are something that most people have heard of. You may have had yours taken out, be thinking about it, or your doctor may have just shown you an X-ray of the infamous third molars. People often ask how they are taken out, but they rarely talk about why they are taken out. Today, Dr. Motiwala Dental Clinic & Implant Centre is going to talk about wisdom teeth. We’ll explain what they are, why they shouldn’t stay in your mouth, and how we can help. As always, you can call us if you have any questions or worries.
What are Wisdom Teeth?
The third set of adult teeth are the wisdom teeth. Unlike your other adult teeth, they don’t come in right away. Instead, they usually show up between the ages of 17 and 25. Most people get four wisdom teeth, one in each back corner. Some people get fewer, some get more, and some lucky people never get any. Even though they are called “wisdom teeth,” they don’t make their users smarter or wiser. They just happen to be born later than everyone else.
Why Get Rid of Wisdom Teeth?
Wisdom teeth are taken out for two main reasons: they are impacted (stuck in the gums, jawbone, or both), or they are likely to cause problems in the future. The main idea is explained below. Check these out before getting too excited about the possibility of being able to chew more.
They don’t do anything at all!
Wisdom teeth don’t have any special benefits. The right amount of teeth for eating and talking is a full set of 28. The saying “the more, the merrier” is common, but it doesn’t relate to teeth. In fact, study shows that our brains (and, by extension, our skulls) grew so quickly that our jaws are no longer big enough to hold wisdom teeth in a way that makes them useful.
They can be more trouble than they’re worth.
Let’s say you feel the same way about your wisdom teeth as they do about you and decide not to get rid of them. You might not have any problems, but you should know what could happen. Wisdom teeth almost never come in straight, they usually mess up the way other teeth are aligned, and they almost always cause a lot of pain.
It’s safer and easier to get rid of them early on than to let them stay.
If there are already problems, they will probably get worse as the bone grows and gets stronger. This means that they can put more pressure on the teeth around them, are harder to take out, hurt more, and can even cause new problems. For example, a wisdom tooth’s root can sometimes wrap around the jawbone and cause a cyst.
At the end of the day, it’s best to talk to Dr. Motiwala to figure out what the best thing to do is in your specific case. If your wisdom teeth or your child’s wisdom teeth are coming in without any problems, you may not need to have them taken out. But an X-ray is the only way to get the information you need to make the right choice. Don’t worry if you do need to have one or more teeth pulled. We will help you get the care you need at Dr. Motiwala Dental Clinic & Implant Centre. Call us today to set up an appointment!
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