Wisdom teeth, the scientific name for the third largest molar, commonly known as wisdom teeth, standing teeth, and terminal teeth, are the teeth closest to the throat in the mouth. If all grow out, there will be one to four teeth, two on the upper and lower jaws. , generally do not grow until the age of 16 or later. Compared with the deciduous teeth that grow in childhood and the permanent teeth that are replaced in childhood, wisdom teeth usually grow when the human mind has matured, hence the name.

1. Wisdom teeth

If the position is good and the upper and lower bite relationship is normal, then of course there is no need to remove them. But if the position is not good, it is recommended that you remove it, because bad wisdom teeth will bring you some inconveniences in your future life, such as inflammation when your own resistance decreases. We can also tell you, Wisdom teeth generally have no function in the mouth, so removal will not hinder your oral function. Medical common sense says that wisdom teeth are the teeth that begin to grow when a person becomes an adult. The average person has 28 teeth that grow out after the deciduous teeth fall out during childhood. In adults, 4 more teeth will grow, making it 32. That means you have grown up. !

Hazards

The incidence of impacted wisdom teeth is high, and its hazards are mainly manifested in the following points:

Recurrent pericoronitis

A blind pocket is formed between the soft tissue around the crown of the impacted wisdom tooth and the tooth, causing the accumulation of food and bacteria. When the resistance decreases, pericoronitis is inevitable. General anti-inflammatory treatments treat the symptoms but not the root cause, so pericoronitis will recur.

Caries

Food residues tend to accumulate between malpositioned wisdom teeth and second molars, and are difficult to clean. Generally, caries can form within a few months, directly destroying the dental tissue.

Mandibular pain and teeth grinding

Impacted wisdom teeth often cannot establish a normal occlusal relationship with the opposing teeth. Over time, this can lead to temporomandibular joint snapping, mouth opening pain, night grinding, etc. Symptoms have a greater impact on the physical and mental health of young adults.

Causing trigeminal neuralgia

There is evidence that some impacted wisdom teeth are the focus of some forms of trigeminal neuralgia. The jawbone that accommodates the teeth continues to degenerate and become smaller, so impacted wisdom teeth are an inevitable result. Removing impacted wisdom teeth will not have any adverse effects on chewing, speech and other functions. In addition, removal is the most effective way to treat impacted wisdom teeth. Therefore, it is recommended to remove impacted wisdom teeth that cause the above harm as early as possible and decisively.

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Removal recommendations

Generally speaking, wisdom teeth rarely grow well. What does it mean to look bad? Either it doesn't grow, or it doesn't grow properly. If they don't grow out, the gums will wrap around the wisdom teeth, causing gum inflammation and bad breath. Improper eruption means that the wisdom teeth cannot grow in the position of normal teeth. They are likely to be tilted and push against the normal teeth, with serious consequences. As long as it doesn't grow well, it will usually become inflamed once every half a year or so, and it will last until you pull it out. Generally, people with wisdom teeth will consider removing them when they become inflamed, but when they heal, they forget about it. So, don’t take chances. The process of wisdom tooth extraction is very simple. The doctor will inject an anesthetic injection into your mouth, and your mouth will feel numb as if you have eaten too much ice cream. do not be afraid. However, one thing to remind you is that before extracting your wisdom teeth, if there is inflammation, the doctor will give you anti-inflammation. The teeth will be extracted only after the inflammation disappears. In other words, if you go to the hospital when your wisdom teeth don’t hurt, you can save yourself a procedure from the doctor. Wisdom teeth can be a bit painful, but everyone's situation is different. Teeth should be preserved as much as possible, and should not be extracted if possible, because tooth extraction may damage the nerves. Therefore, many people often ask: Should wisdom teeth be removed? Usually, dentists will recommend wisdom teeth removal based on the following reasons: 1. Tooth decay: If the wisdom teeth are decayed, apart from the simple cavities on the biting surface that are not deep and can be filled, those with cavities on the adjacent surfaces that require good technology, and those with deep cavities that even require root canal treatment, are all recommended to be removed. Avoid future troubles. 2. Infringement of adjacent teeth: Usually the patient is not aware of it and is diagnosed by the dentist through X-ray diagnosis.

Usually there is insufficient space for the wisdom teeth to erupt, and they will fall on the second molars, making it difficult to clean the second molars, or even partially absorbing the teeth, causing discomfort or toothache to the patient. 3． Insufficient space: Wisdom teeth have disappeared in the history of human evolution. Therefore, the dental arch is getting smaller and smaller, and it is very common to have insufficient space. Swelling and pain are most felt when germination occurs. Many people decide to have their wisdom teeth removed because they cannot bear the pain. 4. Difficult to clean: Due to lack of space, wisdom teeth often grow crookedly, which often makes it difficult to clean the teeth, leading to tooth decay. 5. No opposing teeth: As mentioned before, not everyone’s four wisdom teeth will grow together. Therefore, if there are no competing wisdom teeth on the opposite side of the wisdom teeth to bite, sometimes the wisdom teeth will over-erupt, thus affecting the bite. 6． Impacted teeth: Usually this is the most annoying type. Dentists find it difficult to deal with, but patients may not feel it, so they ignore it. This type of tooth is usually buried in the alveolar bone. If it hurts or if a disease is diagnosed, it needs to be extracted.

What you need to know about extraction

If you want to remove wisdom teeth, you must find a professional dentist. Moreover, you should pay attention to the following after tooth extraction: 1. Usually, the longer the extraction time is, the longer the swelling will be, especially for impacted teeth. 2. Within an hour, all blood and saliva must be swallowed. Do not rinse your mouth to help blood clot and heal wounds. 3． After returning home, you need to apply ice for the first two days, and if you feel uncomfortable after two days, use hot compress. 4. If you have a fever, you can take sick leave the next day. 5. It is not suitable to remove wisdom teeth when the gums are inflamed. You should take anti-inflammatory drugs and wait for the inflammation to subside before removing the teeth. 6． Wisdom teeth cannot be removed during menstruation.

Retainable wisdom teeth

After talking about the circumstances when wisdom teeth should be removed, you may still have questions: If there are no symptoms, does it not need to be removed? From a doctor's perspective, he will usually recommend that you remove it to avoid future complications, so it is a one-time pain and lifelong immunity. However, if you feel that your wisdom teeth are not hindering you, then you can decide for yourself whether to remove them or not. So, what kind of wisdom teeth are worth keeping? 1． The position is relatively positive and it is expected to erupt normally. 2. There is no history of inflammation or pain in the soft tissue around the crown of the wisdom tooth, and there is no caries on the wisdom tooth. 3． There are pairs of wisdom teeth that bite.