Impacted Wisdom Tooth Removal?
Some people believe that wisdom teeth should be removed. Quite honestly there is nothing bad about the third molars, or wisdom teeth. They can be a beneficial part of your dentition like any other teeth.
The next question is whether your impacted wisdom teeth should be removed. The answer might also be a surprise, because not all impacted wisdom teeth need to be removed. If the impacted wisdom tooth is causing symptoms and problems, then it is best to have it removed.
An impacted wisdom tooth can be the result of attempting to grow at an awkward angle, or if there is not enough space for them to erupt. At an evaluation, the normal eruption process is considered. A common period for the third molars to erupt between the ages of 16 and 25 years. It can be debatable whether the term impacted can be applied, because the teeth might still be in the process of erupting and just have not reached their final position.
Symptoms of Wisdom Teeth Issues
Your impacted wisdom teeth might not be causing you any symptoms, and the only way your dentist can correctly identify the impacted tooth is with x-rays.
Sometimes impacted wisdom teeth might cause the following:
* Swelling around your gums or the jaw.
* Your gums begin bleeding.
* You are feeling jaw pain.
* You have developed bad breath.
* You have sone difficulty opening your mouth.
* A lingering, unpleasant taste in your mouth.
Treatments for Wisdom Teeth Removal
If your impacted wisdom teeth are causing any of these symptoms, you should have them removed. Here are six various ways that your wisdom teeth can be impacted:
* Mesial impaction- This is the most common impaction when the tooth is at an awkward angle.
* Vertical impaction- With this version the teeth erupt straight, but there is just not enough room to accommodate them.
* Horizontal impaction- This type is caused by teeth that are horizontally impacted, lying on their side.
* Distal impaction- This is when the impacted teeth are tilted towards the back of your mouth.
* Soft tissue impaction- This version is when the tooth has partially erupted through the gum.
* Bony impaction- This is when the tooth is still within the jawbone yet has emerged through the soft tissue.
There are a wide variety of issues that can be caused by impacted wisdom teeth. Some issues can include gum infection, damage to your other teeth, extensive tooth decay, pain, and cysts. If your wisdom teeth are indeed still impacted and you have any of these symptoms, then you should consider getting them removed.
If your impacted wisdom teeth are not currently causing any problems, you might not need to have them removed.
Your dentist is professionally trained and has experience in the removal of problematic impacted wisdom teeth. With the combination of an oral examination and x-rays, they can evaluate the position of your wisdom teeth and can suggest the best solution.
In the event where your impacted wisdom teeth should be removed, your dental team will explain the entire process to you before any procedure begins. You will be treated according to your personal needs and requirements, and the treatment will be performed with minimal discomfort.