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Do I Need to Get My Wisdom Teeth Removed?
For young adults, this is a common concern. The majority of people have four third molars aka wisdom
teeth that begin to erupt in the teenage years. However, few people have enough room in their mouth
for them.
There are several reasons why it is suggested to get wisdom teeth removed
Damage to other teeth- Third molars can erupt and actually grow into your other teeth, cause root
resorption, and most commonly push against your other teeth causing shifting of teeth, bite problems,
and mouth pain.
Damage to your jaw- cysts can form around new teeth which can cause jaw resorption and nerve
damage. Changes in bite can also cause jaw misalignment which can lead to TMD (Temporomandibular
joint dysfunction.)
Gum inflammation and infection- When third molars do not have enough room to fully erupt they have
gingival tissue on top of the teeth where food and bacteria can get trapped. These bacteria will
eventually result in an infection called Pericoronitis. Pericoronitis can spread to other parts of the body
and even cause systemic infection if not properly treated.
Tooth Decay- When the wisdom teeth erupt in the very back of your mouth patients often have
difficulty reaching them with their toothbrush and floss. If they are not properly cleaned, they are at a
higher risk for developing cavities.
Tooth Alignment- Impacted, partially erupted, or even fully erupted third molars can reverse the effects
of orthodontics, bridges, crowns, partial dentures, or any type of dental work.
It is very important that you consult your dentist about when and if you need to get them removed.
At Adams and Cheek Dentistry we have an Oral Surgeon, Ronald Moss, DDS who performs in office oral
surgery. This service allows our patients to get their wisdom teeth removed in a fast, convenient
manner right in our North Raleigh office.
Call our office at (919)866-1360 to schedule an appointment or click here to schedule online.
The mayo clinic provides more information about wisdom teeth extraction here.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/wisdom-tooth-extraction/basics/definition/prc-20020652