Wisdom Tooth Needing Extraction
Extractions Wisdom Teeth
Wisdom teeth generally develop between ages 17 to 21. They can become trapped in the jaw-bone due to lack of space and their position and are unable to erupt or grow like normal into the mouth. We can help you understand why your wisdom teeth may need to be removed, what the procedure involves and what you can do to promote a successful recovery.
Removal of wisdom teeth at a young age is easier as the bone may not be as dense and recovery time is faster since the roots usually have not fully developed.
- They can trap bacteria and cause infections in the gum
- Crowding will displace or interfere with other teeth
- Decay can form around them as they can be difficult to clean
- They can be poorly positioned and can irritate surrounding tissues in the mouth
- Cyst formations can develop that can destroy surrounding bone support
Your dentist may recommend
a Crown to:
- Replace a large filling when there isn’t enough tooth remaining
- Protect a weak tooth from fracturing
- Restore a fractured tooth
- Attach a bridge
- Cover a dental implant
- Cover a discolored or poorly shaped tooth
- Cover a tooth that has had root canal treatment
Impacted wisdom teeth can put pressure on the adjacent teeth causing damage to their structure or by causing more crowding issues.
