WHAT ARE WISDOM TEETH ?
Wisdom teeth are third and final set of molars that most people get in their late teens or early twenties. Some of the wisdom teeth are healthy, functional and properly aligned but more often they are mis-aligned, dysfunctional and require removal.
WHY ARE WISDOM TEETH CALLED WISDOM TEETH ?
With age comes a wisdom and so do wisdom teeth. Hence, the name.
Our mouth goes through many changes in our lifetime. One of the major changes that take place is the appearance of our third molars between the ages of 17 and 21. And so these teeth are called wisdom teeth as they come through at a more mature age. Some of them may not even have wisdom teeth in their lifetime, due to absence of wisdom tooth bud which is very rare.
WHEN AND WHY SHOULD ONE REMOVE WISDOM TEETH ?
Coming to the main concern whether to remove wisdom teeth or not, if yes then when ? How to rule out the possible indication to remove one ?
- Pain and discomfort.
- Pericoronitis or gum disease.
- Damage or decay of neighbouring teeth.
- Cysts and other infections.
- To prevent crowding of teeth or before orthodontic treatment.
Before coming down to any conclusion, the dentist will examine the position and condition of the wisdom teeth clinically as well as take an x-ray of the local area or a full mouth OPG x-ray to rule out the best course of treatment.
Wisdom teeth if not removed should be monitored continuously because its tendency to develop future problems still exists.
One should be sure to floss around the wisdom teeth and visit dentist regularly.
We at AESTHETICA, SARAT BOSE ROAD KOLKATA have a team of expert doctors who specialize in removal of wisdom teeth and we are very well equipped with the latest technology and materials required to carry out the procedure.
