Wisdom teeth are an obsession for many people because of the troubles they bring. However, not all wisdom teeth are “stupid” and we do not need to remove them.
What are wisdom teeth?
Wisdom teeth are molars number 8, molars are the hardest and widest teeth that can help you grind food. But some people don’t have wisdom teeth. According to some studies, up to 35% of the world’s population does not have the phenomenon of teeth number 8.
In fact, you still have wisdom teeth, but these teeth are hidden deep in the jawbone and do not emerge from the gums, or because the gums are too thick, the teeth do not have enough strength to emerge.
Besides, in some cases, it is normal to only grow 1 or 2 wisdom teeth and then not grow anymore, not necessarily having to grow all 4 teeth.
Since you were 10 years old, tooth number 8 has begun to form. When entering the period from 17 to 25 years old, wisdom teeth begin to grow. Depending on each person’s constitution, the time it takes for tooth number 8 to grow will also be different. Some people only grow their teeth for a few months, but some people only “grow” a little every year. And the teething process can last up to several years.
Should wisdom tooth extraction?
Of course, if tooth number 8 causes you pain because it grows crooked or impacted. Even causing dangerous dental problems such as gum infection, gingivitis, tooth abscess… we should have wisdom teeth extracted as soon as possible.
Depending on the situation, the dentist will prescribe tooth number 8 for you to extract
However, in lucky cases, this tooth “matures” completely normally like other molars, the teeth grow straight, do not cause pain, crowding, or misalignment, then we should consider keeping the tooth. .
In some cases, you can keep tooth number 8 such as:
Teeth grow straight, causing absolutely no swelling, pain or complications
When wisdom teeth grow, they will cause pain because they erupt at a time when the jawbone has stopped growing, but if they grow straight, you do not need to worry. You do not have to remove the tooth if the tooth grows straight and meets the following conditions:
– Teeth are completely healthy.
– Teeth can mesh with opposing teeth.
– Teeth grow fully and can be easily cleaned daily like other teeth.
Wisdom teeth grow completely underground in the jawbone
Teeth number 8 grow underground in the jawbone and do not need to be removed without any complications. That tooth will probably stay in the jawbone forever.
However, when you have signs of wisdom teeth growing, you need to check to see if your tooth is growing underground in the bone or not. You should get checked periodically, at least once a year. When you go to the dental facility, the dentist will prescribe on-site x-rays to detect any problems and handle them as soon as possible.
Many dentists believe that impacted tooth number 8 should be removed due to the possibility of forming cysts around the tooth crown and various types of jaw bone tumors. However this does not always happen. Comparing the monitoring and severity of predictable and unpredictable risks when surgically removing impacted wisdom teeth, leaving them still has more benefits.
In short, to know clearly whether you can keep this tooth or not, you need to go to a dental facility for an examination. It is the doctor who makes the best decisions for your oral health.
