Wisdom Teeth
In majority of the patients four wisdom teeth are present. 32 teeth in upper and lower jaw. Most of the time, there is not enough space for the last molar teeth to erupt of the wisdom teeth erupts in abnormal direction. This could lead to significant pain, pressure or discomfort. At times, cyst develop adjacent to these teeth leading to destruction of bone adjacent to these teeth. Most orthodontics believe that after orthodontic treatment, pressure could develop secondary to the wisdom teeth. This could lead to crowding of the anterior teeth again. Many of these problems can develop with little or no discomfort to the patients so that damage may be extensive before discovered.
Oral & maxillofacial surgeons recommend removal of wisdom teeth earlier. This allows for faster healing time.
DO ALL WISDON TEETH NEED TO BE EXTRACTED?
The wisdom teeth that erupt properly and have healthy gum around them do not need extraction.
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