The third and last molars on each side of upper and lower jaws are termed as wisdom teeth. They usually come between the age of 17 and 21. When they are well-aligned, they can be a valuable asset to the mouth, but when they are not, they are ought to be removed.
WHAT HAPPENS DUE TO THE WRONG ALIGNMENT OF WISDOM TOOTH?
Misaligned wisdom teeth lead to pain, swelling, and jaw stiffness. They can crowd or damage adjacent teeth, the jaw bone or nerves. If they only partially erupt, they allow opening for bacteria to enter around the tooth and cause infection.
REMOVAL OF WISDOM TOOTH
The difficulty in the removal of the wisdom tooth depends on its stage of development and position. A tooth, fully erupted through gums can be easily extracted like any other tooth but a tooth underneath the gums and embedded in jaw bone requires an incision into the gums and removal of a portion of bone lying over the tooth, which causes unbearable pain.
ADVANTAGES OF GETTING IT REMOVED
Wisdom teeth, if misaligned, can harm our oral health. So here a few benefits of getting them removed:
- Reduces headache
Ever wonder why do you have headaches even when not stressed or not suffering from a cold? The eruption of wisdom teeth not only causes crowding but the crowding, in turn, disrupts a person’s comfort, he experiences frequent headaches. This can be avoided by removing the wisdom tooth.
- Less orofacial pain
The wisdom teeth cause facial discomfort, especially when they already have caused tooth decay. One can easily avoid it by taking off the wisdom tooth.
- Decreased risk of oral disease and Inflammation
Wisdom teeth cause inflammation which can be difficult to treat. It can cause sepsis, which can be life-threatening. Since prevention is always better than cure, getting wisdom teeth removed is highly suggested.
- Prevent damage to nearby teeth
The pressure exerted by wisdom tooth can harm the teeth around causing cavities, loosening of roots, etc. Its timely removal can help overcome this condition.
- Prevents cysts, tumors, jaw damage
Wisdom teeth, if impacted, can be a feeding ground for bacteria, which can cause serious joint pain in your temporomandibular joint, requiring treatment from a TMJ specialist.
So if you are a person valuing oral hygiene, removing misaligned wisdom teeth is something that you should look forward to. In this regard, Oracare wisdom teeth removal service ensures complete safety and best practices.
