This is Why You Should Remove Your Wisdom Teeth ASAP!
Wisdom teeth are the third big molars that grow in at the back of your mouth, usually between the ages of 17 and 25. For many people, wisdom teeth don’t have enough room to grow properly, which can lead to a number of problems, including:
- Pain and inflammation: Wisdom teeth that are crowded or trapped in the jaw can cause pain and inflammation in the gums and jawbone.
- Damage to other teeth: Wisdom teeth can push against other teeth, causing them to become crooked or crowded. This can also make it more difficult to brush and floss your teeth, which can lead to cavities and gum disease.
- Infection: Wisdom teeth that are partially erupted or trapped in the jaw are more susceptible to infection.
- Cysts: Wisdom teeth can form cysts around them, which can damage the jawbone and surrounding teeth.
Why should you remove your wisdom teeth as soon as possible?
The roots of wisdom teeth are not fully formed until the early twenties. This means that they are easier to extract when you are younger. As you get older, the roots of wisdom fully develop and become more impacted, meaning that they can become more trapped in the jawbone and unable to erupt properly making it more complex and difficult to remove.
Bone around these molars heals faster when you are younger. When you are older bone becomes less vascularized making the sites more prone for dry sockets or delayed healing.
Other benefits of removing wisdom teeth early:
- Better candidates for sedation: Most young patients are healthy and it makes it easier to apply sedation without any health risks..
- Less chance of crowding your teeth, wisdom teeth eruption path can push forward all teeth in front causing them to crowd easier.
- Prevent cavities: because they are hard to reach to clean, they tend to get decayed easier, extracting them while they are not decayed will prevent pain.
- better control of halitosis, since they are hard to floss and clean, they collect bacteria that can cause bad breath.
If you are considering removing your wisdom teeth, talk to your dentist or oral surgeon. They can assess your individual situation and recommend the best course of treatment.
Schedule a consultation with your dentist or oral surgeon today to learn more about wisdom tooth extraction and see if it is the right option for you.