5 signs that show you need wisdom teeth removal Wisdom teeth (or) Third Molar Teeth appear between late teens and early 20s (ages of 17 and 21) are inhibited from growing properly. They are not always functional but will become problematic in the future. As the third molars do not have adequate space in the jaw, they will incline and become impact as years pass by. This can push other teeth, causing crooked, crowded teeth and even misaligning them. Hence dental doctors recommend everyone to get wisdom teeth evaluation in the age range of 16 and 19. Moreover, those pesky teeth removal is also recommended even though they do not become troublesome to avoid the aftereffects.
Read on the abnormalities & dilemmas that warn you to remove the troublesome wisdom teeth explained by Dr.Kanagasabapathy.
1) The teeth become impacted In certain cases, the wisdom teeth are stuck below the gum surfaces and grow in sideways. You can only see a portion of the tooth's chewing surface. Such impacted wisdom teeth provoke the following difficulties:
Pain in jaw Stiffness in the jaw Pain while opening your mouth Swelling or bleeding in gums Bad breath
2) Cysts around the teeth
The small-sized sacs filled with fluids are called cysts. When you notice such cysts around your teeth, it means your teeth are developing some dilemma. Apart from the genetic syndrome, such cysts develop around a tooth when the tooth dies due to infection. Otherwise, the teeth trapped inside the gums also develop such sacs due to the teeth's improper development.
Remember that the untreated cysts will cause tumor growth and destroy bones, tissues, surrounding structures as well.
3) Sinus issues When wisdom teeth erupt in the upper molars, they cause sinus problems. This happens with the roots developed will rub against the sinus cavities located above the upper rear teeth. Such force exerted against the sinus region will cause problems like sinus induced toothache, congestion, headaches, etc.
4) Teeth are not Straight As mentioned earlier, the third molar teeth grow at odd angles, they can become tilted, twisted and even inclined towards the adjacent teeth. This applies force against the neighboring teeth. It pushes the neighboring teeth and ends in teeth misalignment.
To put it simply, people with wisdom teeth are susceptible to develop crooked teeth and orthodontic treatments to fix it plus removing the third molars.
5) Difficulties in eating The partially erupted wisdom teeth increase the risk of food debris trapped around their surfaces. The accumulation of such food particles between gums and teeth surfaces provokes severe pain while chewing. Moreover, the chances are also higher for microbes trapped in those regions and ensure infection. Wisdom teeth extraction is the only solution to overcome such atypical pain and its aftermath effects. Bottom line The 4 wisdom teeth erupted in our late teens or early adulthood are annoying because of the inadequate room they hold in the jaw bone. They become troublesome and put the remaining teeth also at risk of misalignment, cavities, bacteria invasion, etc until a dentist removes the third molars surgically. Dentists recommend getting wisdom teeth extraction in the early stage because the teeth's bones become hard when we become old that toughens the extraction process.