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Working With A Great Dentist
Your Guide To Wisdom Teeth
Harper Hughes
Many people get their wisdom teeth removed, and if yours are starting to erupt, you may wonder if you need to have yours extracted. In many cases, it's best to extract wisdom teeth, but every patient is different, so only your dentist can determine if you're a good candidate for wisdom teeth extraction. If you would like to know more about wisdom teeth, keep reading.
When Do Wisdom Teeth Erupt?
For the most part, your primary teeth are shed between the ages of 6 and 12. By the time you're about 13, you should have most of your permanent teeth. Your wisdom teeth or third molars, however, do not erupt until ages 17 to 21.
As wisdom teeth erupt, you may experience:
- Red/swollen gums
- Tender gums
- Jaw pain
- Difficulty opening your mouth
- Pain that radiates to the ear or other parts of the face
Once the teeth break through the gum tissue, you can visibly see or feel the teeth. Once fully erupted, you'll have no more symptoms unless there are complications.
Must Wisdom Teeth Be Extracted?
Many patients have their wisdom teeth removed, but you can choose to keep your wisdom teeth or wait to have them extracted until you have more money or time. The main reason wisdom teeth are removed is because there simply isn't enough space in the mouth to support them. This can lead to many complications.
What Are Common Complications Associated with Wisdom Teeth?
Because of limited space, your wisdom teeth may not fully erupt. This can lead to discomfort, but partially erupted teeth have a higher risk of developing an infection or cyst. The teeth may become impacted if they grow at an angle. In severe cases, the tooth may collide with nearby teeth, causing damage, pain, and infection.
Because of excess crowding, it may also be hard to keep the wisdom teeth clean, which leads to an increased risk of decay, abscess, and gum disease. Even if wisdom teeth erupt properly, it may be hard to keep them fully clean with brushing and flossing.
Wisdom teeth are no longer a necessity for humans to chew and consume food, and they often lead to pain and other complications because of limited space. If your wisdom teeth are erupting, your dentist can help you determine if they should be extracted. If you would like to know more, or you want to schedule an appointment, contact a dentist in your area today.
For more information on wisdom teeth surgery, contact a professional near you.
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