Can anyone tell me about wisdom teeth?!
Question: Can anyone tell me about wisdom teeth.?
I know someone growing in a wisdom tooth and i just want to know more about.Health Question & Answer
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What do you want to know about them.? They're your 3rd molars (tooth numbers: 1, 16, 17, and 32) and most people don't have room in their mouths for them (hence why they're removed). Most of the time they're impacted (not able to grow in). They can be bony impacted or soft issue impacted. If they're bony impacted they have to cut through the bone to get them out. A lot of the time people don't have all 4 and if they are missing the opposing tooth they need to have it out even though it grew in because since there is no tooth for it to meet with when you chew or close together it will keep growing in. If that happens the roots can become exposed and it'll be very painful. also it can cause bone loss for the molar next to it which will lead to all kinds of problems. However, on a brighter note... some people don't have any issues with them and they are like every other molar in your mouth and work perfectly fine.
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Wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, are the last teeth to erupt in your mouth. This generally occurs between the ages of 17 and 25, a time of life that has been called the "Age of Wisdom."
Anthropologists note that the rough diet of early humans resulted in the excessive wear of their teeth. Normal drifting of the teeth to compensate for this wear ensured that space was available for most wisdom teeth to erupt by adolescence. The modern diet, which is much softer, and the popularity of orthodontic tooth straightening procedures produce a fuller dental arch, which quite commonly doesn't leave room for the wisdom teeth to erupt, thereby setting the stage for problems when the final four molars enter the mouth.Health Question & Answer
Anthropologists note that the rough diet of early humans resulted in the excessive wear of their teeth. Normal drifting of the teeth to compensate for this wear ensured that space was available for most wisdom teeth to erupt by adolescence. The modern diet, which is much softer, and the popularity of orthodontic tooth straightening procedures produce a fuller dental arch, which quite commonly doesn't leave room for the wisdom teeth to erupt, thereby setting the stage for problems when the final four molars enter the mouth.Health Question & Answer
Most people have 4 wisdom teeth (however you can have more or fewer). They grow in the far back or your mouth and they make up tooth # 1, 16, 17, and 32. These teeth are believed to be a "late in life" set of teeth, developed through evolution when Homonids used to frequently loose teeth through constant use (and obviously no dental care). However within the last century dental care has grown exponentially and now most people keep their teeth.
These teeth typically grow in in the later teen years. When these teeth grow in (depending on the formation of your jaw) there may not be the necessary room to accommodate these new teeth. Therefore they are usually extracted by an Oral Surgeon, or General dentist.Health Question & Answer
These teeth typically grow in in the later teen years. When these teeth grow in (depending on the formation of your jaw) there may not be the necessary room to accommodate these new teeth. Therefore they are usually extracted by an Oral Surgeon, or General dentist.Health Question & Answer
Wisdom teeth are the last teeth at each end of the upper and lower gums, at the very back of the mouth. The medical name for wisdom teeth is the third molars.
Wisdom teeth usually grow through the gums during your late teens or early twenties. There are normally four wisdom teeth. Often, there is not enough room in the mouth for the wisdom teeth to grow through in a straight line and they will emerge at an angle to fill the available space. Wisdom teeth that grow through in this way are known as 'impacted'.
There are different types of impacted wisdom teeth, depending on the way the tooth has grown through. The most common type is mesial impaction, which means teeth that have grown at an angle facing towards the front of the mouth. Other types of impaction are:
vertical (when the tooth grows straight down but gets stuck against the tooth next to it),
horizontal (when the tooth grows horizontally and pushes against the tooth next to it), and,
distal (when the wisdom tooth turns away from the tooth next to it and becomes lodged in that position).
If hospital treatment is required it will be provided free of charge. Dentists charge depending on the treatment required unless you are under 18 or otherwise exempt from NHS charges. Charges, payment methods and any waiting times should be discussed before any treatment begins.
Complications
Dry socket is one of the most common complications of wisdom tooth removal. Dry socket can cause a dull aching sensation that develops in the gum or jaw three to four days after surgery. The pain may be accompanied by a bad smell.
It is thought that dry socket occurs when a blood clot either fails to develop in the tooth socket, or is dislodged. Your dentist may cover the socket with a medicated dressing, which will be removed and replaced frequently until the socket heals. Smokers are at higher risking of developing this complication.
A very small number of patients undergoing wisdom tooth removal may be affected by paresthesia. This is a condition that occurs when the nerve closest to the root of the tooth is bruised or damaged during surgery. It can result in a temporary loss of feeling to the tongue, lower lip or lower jaw.
Paresthesia normally lasts for a few days, weeks or months but may very occasionally be permanent if the nerve has been severely damaged. Older patients (over the age of 35) are at increased risk of paresthesia as the tooth roots are longer and closer to the nerve.
Why it should be done
Dentists make a thorough examination of teeth, gums and jaw before deciding upon wisdom tooth removal (extraction). This will normally involve taking an x-ray of your mouth to identify the nature of the problem.
Wisdom teeth that have become impacted or that have not broken through the surface of the gum fully (erupted) may sometimes cause pain or dental health problems such as infections. This is usually because they are very difficult to clean with an ordinary toothbrush. If the teeth are not cleaned properly they may be vulnerable to tooth decay causing cavities, or to gum disease.
Some specific problems that may result from impacted wisdom teeth are:
Pericoronitis - an infection of the soft tissue surrounding the tooth, caused by a build of plaque (a sticky white substance that contains bacteria). Plaque builds up in the space between the gums and the top of the wisdom tooth.
Cavities - if plaque is allowed to remain on the surface of the tooth for a long time, it will eventually cause the tooth to decay, leaving a hole (cavity). An impacted tooth is at higher risk of cavities because they are often difficult to clean properly. This may also affect the second molars, which sit next to the wisdom teeth.
Peridontal disease is the medical name for gum disease and occurs when plaque is not cleared off the teeth through frequent brushing and flossing. Gum disease can affect the first and second molars and the bone surrounding the tooth, as well as the impacted wisdom tooth.
Cysts and tumours - very rarely, if the tissue surrounding an impacted wisdom tooth becomes infected, there is an increased risk of a cyst or tumour developing.
When it should be done
Wisdom teeth usually appear during late teens or early twenties, usually between the ages of 18 and 24 years old.
In the past, removal of impacted wisdom teeth has been recommended even if the patient has not been experiencing problems. The National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) now recommend that impacted wisdom teeth that are free from disease should not be operated on, as there is no reliable evidence to suggest that the benefits outweigh the disadvantages. This is because, in a minority of cases, wisdom tooth removal may result in nerve damage, damage to other teeth, infection and bleeding. Some patients may also experience swelling, pain and reduced movement of the jaw after surgery.
Wisdom tooth removal is recommended if there is an otherwise untreatable disease, coHealth Question & Answer
Wisdom teeth usually grow through the gums during your late teens or early twenties. There are normally four wisdom teeth. Often, there is not enough room in the mouth for the wisdom teeth to grow through in a straight line and they will emerge at an angle to fill the available space. Wisdom teeth that grow through in this way are known as 'impacted'.
There are different types of impacted wisdom teeth, depending on the way the tooth has grown through. The most common type is mesial impaction, which means teeth that have grown at an angle facing towards the front of the mouth. Other types of impaction are:
vertical (when the tooth grows straight down but gets stuck against the tooth next to it),
horizontal (when the tooth grows horizontally and pushes against the tooth next to it), and,
distal (when the wisdom tooth turns away from the tooth next to it and becomes lodged in that position).
If hospital treatment is required it will be provided free of charge. Dentists charge depending on the treatment required unless you are under 18 or otherwise exempt from NHS charges. Charges, payment methods and any waiting times should be discussed before any treatment begins.
Complications
Dry socket is one of the most common complications of wisdom tooth removal. Dry socket can cause a dull aching sensation that develops in the gum or jaw three to four days after surgery. The pain may be accompanied by a bad smell.
It is thought that dry socket occurs when a blood clot either fails to develop in the tooth socket, or is dislodged. Your dentist may cover the socket with a medicated dressing, which will be removed and replaced frequently until the socket heals. Smokers are at higher risking of developing this complication.
A very small number of patients undergoing wisdom tooth removal may be affected by paresthesia. This is a condition that occurs when the nerve closest to the root of the tooth is bruised or damaged during surgery. It can result in a temporary loss of feeling to the tongue, lower lip or lower jaw.
Paresthesia normally lasts for a few days, weeks or months but may very occasionally be permanent if the nerve has been severely damaged. Older patients (over the age of 35) are at increased risk of paresthesia as the tooth roots are longer and closer to the nerve.
Why it should be done
Dentists make a thorough examination of teeth, gums and jaw before deciding upon wisdom tooth removal (extraction). This will normally involve taking an x-ray of your mouth to identify the nature of the problem.
Wisdom teeth that have become impacted or that have not broken through the surface of the gum fully (erupted) may sometimes cause pain or dental health problems such as infections. This is usually because they are very difficult to clean with an ordinary toothbrush. If the teeth are not cleaned properly they may be vulnerable to tooth decay causing cavities, or to gum disease.
Some specific problems that may result from impacted wisdom teeth are:
Pericoronitis - an infection of the soft tissue surrounding the tooth, caused by a build of plaque (a sticky white substance that contains bacteria). Plaque builds up in the space between the gums and the top of the wisdom tooth.
Cavities - if plaque is allowed to remain on the surface of the tooth for a long time, it will eventually cause the tooth to decay, leaving a hole (cavity). An impacted tooth is at higher risk of cavities because they are often difficult to clean properly. This may also affect the second molars, which sit next to the wisdom teeth.
Peridontal disease is the medical name for gum disease and occurs when plaque is not cleared off the teeth through frequent brushing and flossing. Gum disease can affect the first and second molars and the bone surrounding the tooth, as well as the impacted wisdom tooth.
Cysts and tumours - very rarely, if the tissue surrounding an impacted wisdom tooth becomes infected, there is an increased risk of a cyst or tumour developing.
When it should be done
Wisdom teeth usually appear during late teens or early twenties, usually between the ages of 18 and 24 years old.
In the past, removal of impacted wisdom teeth has been recommended even if the patient has not been experiencing problems. The National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) now recommend that impacted wisdom teeth that are free from disease should not be operated on, as there is no reliable evidence to suggest that the benefits outweigh the disadvantages. This is because, in a minority of cases, wisdom tooth removal may result in nerve damage, damage to other teeth, infection and bleeding. Some patients may also experience swelling, pain and reduced movement of the jaw after surgery.
Wisdom tooth removal is recommended if there is an otherwise untreatable disease, coHealth Question & Answer
I don't know about your friend but for me, when they were growing in they hurt and I would have to occasionally put orajel on them, and when I had to get them removed..it hurt A LOT!! missed 2 weeks of work!! two of them were taken out whole and the other two had to be cracked and taken out bit by bit!!!!Health Question & Answer
most likely they will have to be removed because of the fact that their isn't enough room in a persons mouth for all of those teeth, sometimes it can be a pain and other times it goes very easilyHealth Question & Answer
they hurt A LOT! and normally have to be removed because there is not enough space for them.. if you don't remove them it might push your other teeth forward causing them to be crookedHealth Question & Answer
I was lucky and never developed them. Hopefully you won't either.Health Question & Answer
its nothing.. most of the time they have to be removed because there is no room in your mouth for them.Health Question & Answer