Why do you need Wisdom teeth removed?!
Question: Why do you need Wisdom teeth removed.?
What are the reasons.?
I didn't even notice mine were coming through until recently, they haven't caused me any pain whatsoever.
So I was wondering what is the general cause that people have theirs removed.?Health Question & Answer
I didn't even notice mine were coming through until recently, they haven't caused me any pain whatsoever.
So I was wondering what is the general cause that people have theirs removed.?Health Question & Answer
Answers:
Wisdom teeth are so far back in your mouth that is very difficult to keep them clean and cavity free. Once a wisdom tooth has a cavity it can be difficult to fill. In most cases they don't come in properly are prone to decay and infection. So, if they don't come in properly it's better to get them out before they cause a problem.
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The reasons for taking them out generally have to due with the fact that, eventhough they come in, they never fully come in. When the wisdom tooth is partially submerged in the gum, it becomes impossible to clean well. When you can't clean well, it leads to cavities and/or gum disease. Wisdom teeth also can erupt in an odd orientation. I tell my patients that if they can keep them clean, then they can keep them. Only a small percentage of people's teeth come in properly so that they can clean them.
Leaving them until they are a problem is usually a bad idea. If we can see that the teeth won't come in properly, we usually recommend removal before the age of 25. After about age 30, we don't heal as well. I've had many people who didn't get theirs out while young. One was 82 and blind, no family around. How will this old lady get the tooth out now. Her bone is like cement (bad healing), takes other medication (pain meds may make her dizzy). She could fall and break a hip...all bad. Another patienthad a partially impacted molar (was one corner was out of the bone a little). Never bothered him, but it turned out to be the source of cancer... he died 3 months later at age 62.
So, if they aren't going to come in fully and be something you can clean well...get them out young while you still heal well!
Good luck!Health Question & Answer
Leaving them until they are a problem is usually a bad idea. If we can see that the teeth won't come in properly, we usually recommend removal before the age of 25. After about age 30, we don't heal as well. I've had many people who didn't get theirs out while young. One was 82 and blind, no family around. How will this old lady get the tooth out now. Her bone is like cement (bad healing), takes other medication (pain meds may make her dizzy). She could fall and break a hip...all bad. Another patienthad a partially impacted molar (was one corner was out of the bone a little). Never bothered him, but it turned out to be the source of cancer... he died 3 months later at age 62.
So, if they aren't going to come in fully and be something you can clean well...get them out young while you still heal well!
Good luck!Health Question & Answer
most people have trouble with them because in reality we don't need them, they were helpful to us in primitive times , but as man has evolved we don't need them since we don't have to chew meat off the bone and whatnot. so usually they cause discomfort and are impacted, they may also mess up teeth that have been realigned by braces. Health Question & Answer
i don't-i have got all four of mine and im only 15!!!! my mums had to be removed because they were hurting her but that's all i know. I have had mine for about 5 years and mine don't cause me any problems what so ever. Not everyone needs them taking out you know.Health Question & Answer
I got mine removed because they were growing outward and biting my cheeks. some people get them out because they dont have enough room. Not everyone has to get them out though. If you dont have a problem them then i wouldnt get them out. Health Question & Answer
you don't need them removed unless they are causing pain. I had mine removed because they came in sideways and attacked my cheeksHealth Question & Answer
because the government doesn't want you to be wise. Its a scam!
just kidding.
then again... :/ Health Question & Answer
just kidding.
then again... :/ Health Question & Answer