Wisdom teeth commonly appear in persons between the ages of 17 and 25. They can lead to problems if they don’t erupt in the appropriate place, such as being stuck beneath the gums or in the jaw or even showing indications of illness, for which then they must be removed
They are the third set of molars, so if stuck and if a condition is suspected, they must be removed since they may harm neighboring teeth or create illnesses. Protection should be undertaken by seeing a dental professional so that he can keep an eye on it; otherwise, if left unattended, a slew of problems might occur.
When is it appropriate to get wisdom teeth extracted?
Following repeated visits and monitoring, you will know if your wisdom teeth need to be removed based on the dentist’s judgment. However, you will need it eliminated if you experience any of the following:
- The wisdom teeth are not forming properly or do not have enough room to erupt.
- You’re having an unusual amount of discomfort.
- If the wisdom teeth are positioned on a surface, germs from food or other ingestions may readily reach the gums, creating illnesses.
- If you wish to avoid any detrimental consequences on your jaw, gums, or teeth by taking precautionary steps
- If plaque has built up around the tooth, then it might lead to contamination of the soft tissue around it.
How can you determine whether your wisdom teeth are about to erupt?
When you begin to feel uncomfortable and see swelling in your gums, as well as little white spots, you should be aware that these are symptoms that your wisdom teeth may be about to erupt, as the white spots indicate new teeth breaking through the gum line. Because the wisdom teeth exert pressure on the nerves, you may experience indications such as aching not just in the wisdom teeth area but also in your jaw, ears, or eyes. You could experience significant changes in your mouth’s odor or trouble opening it. Because such symptoms are common, you should not be anxious; rather then, you should act immediately.
What should you do if you notice any of these signs?
Generally, if you experience any of these indicators, you should see a dentist immediately and constantly as a precautionary mechanism so that the dentist could do check-ups and keep a record of your wisdom teeth’s condition.
Therefore, depending on the position or situation of your wisdom teeth, our dentists will provide you with directions to follow, such as seeing our oral and maxillofacial surgeon, who will determine the next step, which will be a surgical extraction conducted securely and with your ultimate comfort