Oral and Jaw Surgery

Wisdom Teeth

Wisdom teeth generally come out around 15 – 20 ages. In cases where there is lack of space for these teeth, they may not be able to erupt, staying inside gum or jaw. These are called fully impacted wisdom teeth.

Why should they be removed?

A partially emerged wisdom tooth commonly disarrays adjacent teeth, as well as causing infection. In severe cases, a cystic body may encapsulate impacted tooth and melt jawbone. If not treated at this level, cyst may trigger creation of tomour-like formations requiring complicated surgical intervention.

Should we remove wisdom teeth even when they do not cause any discomfort?

We can never make sure whether an impacted wisdom tooth will cause problems or not. However, when a problem occurs, treatment may be more painful and complicated than regular teeth. Commonly encountered problems with impacted wisdom teeth infection include tooth ache, swollen corner of the jaw, limited mouth opening, and trouble in swallowing.