Wisdom teeth and the problem

Wisdom teeth and the problem

Wisdom teeth or third molars are the last teeth to grow in our oral cavity . This tooth out or erupting in our mouths at the age of about 17-25 years , or in a more advanced age . When wisdom teeth grow , usually other teeth are numbered 28 've grown all that often no longer enough space to place the wisdom teeth . This often causes the wisdom teeth cause pain at the back of the mouth , the area behind the second molars . The pain increases gradually as the release of the wisdom teeth grow , especially if the position is not perfect or having slope . Another sign is a reddish , soft and / or slightly swollen in the area around the wisdom teeth will grow .

Wisdom teeth may become impacted ( tooth can not go out at all to the oral cavity or tooth can not be out in full in the mouth ) . The cause of tooth impaction are : the position and pressure of the neighboring teeth are not favorable for the release of the wisdom teeth , the surrounding bone density , chronic inflammation , not the street or room for the wisdom teeth to come out , and a gear position that does not allow for the wisdom teeth out . The longer stuck , then the wisdom teeth have the potential to cause us problems in the oral cavity . Impacted wisdom teeth can become infected by the wisdom teeth area is an area that is difficult to clean . Food and bacteria can accumulate in the region between the wisdom teeth and the tooth in front that can cause cavities, gum disease , cysts , cellulitis and other problems , which if left unchecked these infections can be a source of infection for our body because the bacteria can spread through the bloodstream cause disease in other body parts .


Is wisdom teeth should be removed and what consideration ?

Wisdom teeth are out in full in the mouth ( not impacted ) , no pain , no cavities , healthy gums and good oral hygiene , most likely not need to be removed . However advisable to continue to consult to the dentist to make sure his condition . Of impacted wisdom teeth is recommended to be revoked if :
- An infection and disease that attacks the gums , bone or area around the wisdom teeth
- Having a hole that can not be treated anymore
- Conditions such as the emergence of a cyst or tumor
- Wisdom teeth damage adjacent teeth
- It should be repealed for the purposes of ortho treatment ( braces )
- To eliminate the source of infection, especially in patients who are going to radio / chemotherapy , organ trasplantasi , etc. .

After wisdom tooth extraction will usually be swelling and slight discomfort is a normal process of healing . This can be minimized with an ice pack . Once we come to the dentist for a wisdom tooth extraction , usually we will be given a prescription antibiotic to prevent infection as well as painkillers and medicines should be taken . And do not forget the control to the dentist after wisdom tooth extraction according to the instructions given by the treating dentist , usually a week later .