Wisdom teeth are the innermost molars that typically emerge between the ages of 17 and 25. These teeth can grow at an angle or remain impacted, making them difficult to manage and potentially affecting nearby nerves, necessitating extraction.Wisdom teeth that grow at an angle or remain impacted can not only affect the teeth themselves but also have a negative impact on surrounding nerves and other teeth.
Because wisdom teeth are the last set of teeth to come through, most Nambour Dental Practice patients already have a full set of teeth and there simply isn’t space in the mouth to accommodate them. As a result, they may come through at odd angles or in the wrong place or they may get stuck in the gums (impacted wisdom tooth), and the only course of action is wisdom tooth removal.
Without undergoing wisdom teeth removal you may find it hard to brush your teeth properly and this could lead to gum disease, infection, and tooth loss. Wisdom teeth that are jostling for position can also impact adjacent teeth causing misalignment.
When wisdom teeth grow irrupts
When wisdom teeth irrupts, they can push adjacent teeth out of alignment, causing irregularities in the dental arch.
When wisdom teeth grows in horizontally or is impacted
When wisdom teeth grows in horizontally or is impacted, they can trap food particles between adjacent teeth, leading to cavities or inflammation. Additionally, they can exert pressure on the jawbone, potentially causing jawbone fractures.
When wisdom teeth are hidden
When wisdom teeth are deeply impacted within the bone, occasionally, they can cause fluid-filled sacs (cysts) or other tumors to develop in the surrounding dental follicle. In such cases, it is advisable to extract them.
