The human dentition normally has 28 permanent teeth, which finish their development at around 14 or 15 years of age. The eruption of the 4 Houston Wisdom Teeth (or third molars) occurs a little later, around 16 years of age. Root formation usually ends around the age of 21. Some people may have fewer wisdom teeth or even none at all. However, for those with these third molars, located at the bottom of the dental arches, it is essential to pay special attention.
Why Extract Wisdom Teeth?
From the historical point of view, there are different hypotheses concerning the problem of wisdom teeth:
- Some people agree that, due to the evolution of man, the jawbones are now shorter and less bulky than before, leaving less space for the most common teeth to erupt the back of the jaws;
- Others believe that changes in the use of your teeth and the improvement of your dental health mean that all our teeth remain in the mouth longer than before and that there is not enough space for wisdom teeth.
- Anyway, due to the location of the wisdom teeth and the current shape of your jaws, little space remains available to allow these teeth to come out and be in good position.
But What Is So Terrible About This Lack Of Space?
Is it really necessary that these teeth "come out" of our jaws, whether by pushing or Houston Wisdom Teeth Extraction? No, it's not an absolute rule. Following the evaluation by your dentist, it is possible that he recommends that you keep your wisdom teeth in your mouth if their position does not seem to announce any threat whatsoever. This recommendation is however conditional on regular monitoring and impeccable dental hygiene being maintained. Depending on the potential risk of keeping your wisdom teeth in place, monitoring and often intervention will be required.
The Risks And Symptoms Associated With Wisdom Tooth Thrust:
Due to their particular positioning in the mouth, wisdom teeth can be the source of various ailments, including infections and cysts. But the action of the wisdom teeth on the rest of the dentition may not be felt immediately, just as it may not be visible to the naked eye. Thus, although it has not yet pierced the gum (it is so called "included"), a wisdom tooth can cause significant pressure on a nearby tooth and cause an abscess that, if it is not treated, can cause the loss of the tooth. The symptoms associated with the Houston Wisdom Tooth Extraction are multiple. It is possible to feel pain as well as sores from the site of eruption. The headaches and throat are also common, and the inflammation of the gums may occur.
The Possible Consequences On Second Molars:
Even after the formation of one's roots is complete, an included wisdom tooth can move. This is all the more likely if another tooth is lost or extracted. It is even possible that a wisdom tooth that has never been removed suddenly causes pain, or even greater complications, to an adult whose dental development is completed.
