While extraction of wisdom teeth is not always necessary, it's important to monitor the condition via x-rays to make sure that it isn't impacted and/or infected. As you know, impacted and/or infected wisdom teeth can be the cause of many oral health problems. According to an article in the Mayo Clinic, symptoms of impacted/infected wisdom teeth may include pain, swollen gums, bad breath, headache, and an unpleasant taste in your mouth.
On average, the mouth can really only hold 28 teeth—so imagine the pain and discomfort you'll feel if additional teeth start growing. There are instances when teeth align properly and there's no need to undergo oral surgery. Unfortunately, this generally isn't the case and while you may not initially experience pain or discomfort, a dentist might recommend extraction if he or she sees that your wisdom teeth is impacted.
Getting rid of impacted wisdom teeth is generally perceived as a preventative measure; you might say that it's a way of nipping the problem in the bud. Once you get rid of wisdom teeth, you wil feel more comfortable knowing that any possible problem that can arise has been taken care of. Just make sure your dentist has the proper credentials so you'll know that he or she is qualified to perform oral surgery.
On average, the mouth can really only hold 28 teeth—so imagine the pain and discomfort you'll feel if additional teeth start growing. There are instances when teeth align properly and there's no need to undergo oral surgery. Unfortunately, this generally isn't the case and while you may not initially experience pain or discomfort, a dentist might recommend extraction if he or she sees that your wisdom teeth is impacted.
Getting rid of impacted wisdom teeth is generally perceived as a preventative measure; you might say that it's a way of nipping the problem in the bud. Once you get rid of wisdom teeth, you wil feel more comfortable knowing that any possible problem that can arise has been taken care of. Just make sure your dentist has the proper credentials so you'll know that he or she is qualified to perform oral surgery.
