Molars are missing.
Wisdom teeth are molars, your toughest and widest teeth and grind food. However, some people do not have all of their wisdom teeth. They’re the ones that are most frequently missing from adult mouths. Some argue that our jaws have changed over time due to dietary changes.
Why Are They Removed?
These molars are more likely to cause problems than any other teeth. In the United States, approximately 10 million wisdom teeth are extracted yearly. One of the most common causes is impaction, which occurs when the tooth does not have enough room to emerge from the gum as it should.
Other Concerns
Most wisdom teeth that show disease or have apparent problems should be extracted. Among the reasons are:
Cavities or infection
Lesions (abnormal looking tissue) (abnormal looking tissue)
Damage to neighbouring teeth
Loss of bone around the roots
Insufficient space to brush and floss around the tooth
Potential Issues Later
Some dentists advise removing them as a precaution because they may cause problems in the future, such as: Before the tooth comes in, the sack of tissue surrounding it can develop into a cyst, resulting in bone loss in your jaw.
If the tooth is on its side under your gum, it can eat away at the roots of nearby teeth, destroying them.
Bacteria and plaque can accumulate around a partially extracted tooth.
However, many researchers and public-health experts believe that extracting otherwise healthy teeth is not good. But, of course, you can always get a second opinion if your dentist suggests it and you’re not sure if you should.
Easy Extraction
The method used by your dentist to extract your tooth is determined by how far it is removed from your gum. If it has completely grown in, your dentist can remove it. They may numb your gums before injecting a more potent numbing medicine into the area with a needle. Next, they’ll use an elevator to loosen the tooth, then dental forceps, which look like pliers, to pull it out. Finally, they will clean the area and pack it with gauze to stop the bleeding.
What to Expect Following a Simple Extraction
You will most likely experience some bleeding on the first day. For a few days, you may also feel sore and swollen. Any bruises may take a little longer to disappear. For the next 24 hours, you should not brush or rinse your teeth. Then, gently gargle with warm salt water every 2 hours for a week.
Extraction Surgery
If your tooth is still below the gum line, it will most likely need to be extracted. Some dentists may prefer to refer this procedure to an oral surgeon, but many dentists perform it regularly. You may be given sleep medication during the procedure so that you don’t feel pain or remember much. The surgeon will cut open the gum and remove the tooth bone to reach the root. To keep the hole as small as possible, they may need to cut the tooth into pieces.
