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Why do we have problems with wisdom teeth?

Milan Babić

Dentist

Why do we have problems with wisdom teeth?

Wisdom teeth or (late-blooming molars) are the last teeth to grow, in the period from 17 to 25 years of age. This is the reason why sometimes there is no space in the jaw so the wisdom teeth cannot grow, that is, they grow only half-way or remain “trapped” in the bone beneath the gum.

What kind of problems can we have with half-grown wisdom teeth?

Half-grown wisdom tooth usually does not have adequate position next to the neighbouring tooth, which can create periodontal pocket between the wisdom tooth and the neighbouring tooth. Furthermore, with half-grown wisdom teeth, there is greater possibility of caries on places which are unavailable for cleaning due to inadequate teeth position.

Can ungrown wisdom tooth make problems?

Of course! In time, cyst can occur in the bone around the ungrown tooth. The cyst gradually widens. If inflammation occurs, pain will be the first sign that will lead you to your dentist.

Can the wisdom tooth damage the tooth in front of it?

Yes. With its inadequate position and growth in inadequate direction, the wisdom tooth can damage the root of the second molar, i.e. the tooth in front of it.

Is wisdom tooth extraction complicated procedure?

Half-grown and ungrown wisdom teeth are extracted with a small surgical intervention which lasts for approximately twenty minutes.

Is surgical extraction necessary with half-grown wisdom teeth?

Yes, it usually is. Surgical extraction is necessary in order to approach the wisdom tooth by elevating gums, and to release the part of the bone which does not allow tooth extraction.

Is the intervention painful?

Surgical wisdom tooth extraction is performed with local anesthesia and it is absolutely painless.

What can you expect after wisdom tooth extraction?

Mild swelling can occur after the intervention. It is the most prominent on the second day after the extraction. Slight pain at the wound area and uneasy feeling are also present a few hours after the operation.

Author: Dr. Milan Babić

 

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