Wisdom Tooth Removal, When is it Needed?

When your wisdom tooth causes problems, or when X-rays show that they might be down the line and removal is required. Other reasons include :

Your Dentist Recommends To Have Your Wisdom Tooth Removed Although You Don’t Feel Pain.
So Why Remove Them?

These days, oral surgery to remove wisdom teeth is a standard practice – almost a rite of passage for young adults.

Preventive Effort

Just because your wisdom teeth is not a source of pain doesn’t mean that there is nothing wrong. The teeth could be stuck, or impacted. This means they can’t break through your jaw and into your mouth. This could be due to a small mouth that doesn’t have enough room for your wisdom teeth, or the teeth could be growing at an odd angle leaning on other teeth. This can damage the adjacent tooth if it is being pushed by your wisdom tooth.

Some dentists take out healthy molars to prevent problems later on. As you age, the bones in your mouth get harder. That makes your teeth tougher to remove.

If you wait, you could have problems after surgery that range from heavy bleeding and fractured teeth to severe numbness and minor loss of movement in your jaw. These troubles could last a few days or a lifetime.

Every individual has their own unique set of teeth. Hence, at Smile Central our dentists will look at the shape of your mouth and the position of your teeth to make a decision. Your age plays a role, too.

You can come in for a non-obligatory consultation for a professional analysis. If you feel pain, notice swelling or detect odour near your back teeth, it could be time to reach out for professional advice.