When Not to Remove Wisdom Teeth This oral surgery has become practically a rite of passage for young adults. When Wisdom Teeth Are a Problem In most cases, wisdom teeth need to be removed because they affect the rest of the teeth. Other common problems with growing wisdom teeth include: Staying hidden in the gums, eventually becoming trapped or impacted within the jaw, which results in infection or abscess that damages the roots of other teeth and erodes bone support Erupting partially through the gums, but is hard to see and clean, making it a hotbed of bacteria that causes gum disease and oral infection Erupting fully, but impacts nearby teeth by growing at an angle, which causes crowding and damage to otherwise healthy surrounding teeth.
When should wisdom teeth be removed? Sinus problems We know that the mouth and nose are intricately connected, but did you know that impacted wisdom teeth can affect the sinuses? Sensitivity and pain A lot of patients only realize that their wisdom teeth are impacted when they experience pain. Call or Click Below. Get In Touch Please fill out the form below and our front desk will be in touch shortly. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. M6S 4W8. Share Us On:. After the tooth is removed, you may need stitches.
Some stitches dissolve over time and some have to be removed after a few days. Your dentist will tell you whether your stitches need to be removed. A folded cotton gauze pad placed over the wound will help stop the bleeding. In most cases, the recovery period lasts only a few days. Take painkillers as prescribed by your dentist or oral surgeon.
The following tips will help speed your recovery. Your dentist will remove the stitches after a few days, if needed. A wisdom tooth is extracted to correct an actual problem or to prevent problems that may come up in the future. Some of the problems that can occur when wisdom teeth come in are:.
Wisdom tooth removal usually is effective in preventing:. After a wisdom tooth is removed, you may experience:. Dental surgery may cause bacteria in the mouth to enter the bloodstream and cause infections in other parts of the body.
People who have difficulty fighting off infections may need to take antibiotics before and after dental surgery. Such people include those who have artificial heart valves or were born with heart defects.
All surgeries, including oral surgery, that use general anesthetic have a small risk of death or other complications. If your wisdom teeth are not causing problems, it may be difficult to decide whether to have these teeth removed to prevent possible dental problems later in life. Think about the following:. Women on birth control pills who decide to have their wisdom teeth removed should try to schedule the surgery for the end of their menstrual cycle usually days 23 through There seems to be less risk of dry socket during this time.
After a wisdom tooth is removed, you may have or notice:. Author: Healthwise Staff. This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Learn how we develop our content. To learn more about Healthwise, visit Healthwise.
If a wisdom tooth doesn't have room to grow impacted wisdom tooth , resulting in pain, infection or other dental problems, you'll likely need to have it pulled. Wisdom tooth extraction may be done by a dentist or an oral surgeon.
To prevent potential future problems, some dentists and oral surgeons recommend wisdom tooth extraction even if impacted teeth aren't currently causing problems. Wisdom teeth are the last of your teeth to appear erupt in the mouth. Sometimes a wisdom tooth becomes stuck below the surface of your gums impacted , and grows at an odd angle, possibly causing complications.
Wisdom teeth, or third molars, are the last permanent teeth to appear erupt in the mouth. These teeth usually appear between the ages of 17 and Some people never develop wisdom teeth.
For others, wisdom teeth erupt normally — just as their other molars did — and cause no problems. Many people develop impacted wisdom teeth — teeth that don't have enough room to erupt into the mouth or develop normally. Impacted wisdom teeth may erupt only partially or not at all. Dental specialists disagree about the value of extracting impacted wisdom teeth that aren't causing problems asymptomatic. It's difficult to predict future problems with impacted wisdom teeth.
However, here's the rationale for preventive extraction:. Most wisdom tooth extractions don't result in long-term complications. However, removal of impacted wisdom teeth occasionally requires a surgical approach that involves making an incision in the gum tissue and removing bone. To provide you with the most relevant and helpful information and to understand which information is beneficial, we may combine your e-mail and website usage information with other information we have about you.
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