Things to Know About Wisdom Teeth

How much wisdom do you have about wisdom teeth? 

They are the third molars, and just to let you know, we must tell you that “Wisdom teeth” aren’t going to make you any smarter. Nevertheless, you can get some information about them from our blog.

So, keep reading.

Let us start with an exciting list of facts about them!!

• Our ancestors needed an extra molar to tear and chew food. But now we get prepared and processed foods. So, we no longer need them. And we can say that they are the remnant of revolutionary development. 
• Of the entire population, about 90% of them had at least one impacted wisdom tooth.
• The number of wisdom teeth ranges from 0 to 4. Some can have none, and some can have all four. 
• People can get their wisdom teeth early or unbelievably late. Some get them in their early to late childhood, and some can get them in their early adulthood.
• Some people keep their wisdom teeth as a token of good luck. 

We understand that you might have been a little confused, but to give you more information, here we have a list of a few things you need to know about them.

So, let’s start.

Wisdom Teeth are Missing Molars

Wisdom teeth are the third set of molars in your mouth. They are often called “big teeth” because they grow slower and take longer to develop. They help us chew food, grind our food down into smaller particles so we can swallow them more easily and more efficiently, and help us break down tough fibers like those found in vegetables and fruits.

Issues Related to Wisdom teeth

You are likely to get more issues with these teeth than any other. Every year a lot of people undergo wisdom teeth removal, and the top issue is the tooth does not have enough room to come out from the gum as it should. Some other reasons include:

• Infection or cavities
• Lesions (abnormal-looking tissue)
• Damage to nearby teeth
• Bone loss around roots
• Not enough room to brush and floss around the tooth

 
You may overlook the issues with your wisdom teeth, but there are some problems you may face later in life. Those problems include: 

• Before the tooth comes in, the sack of tissue around it can grow into a cyst, leading to bone loss in your jaw.
• If the tooth is on its side under your gum, it can destroy nearby teeth by eating away the roots.
• Bacteria and plaque can build up around a tooth that’s only partly out.

Extraction Procedure

If you have been thinking of wisdom teeth removal, you might be curious now to know more about the extraction process. So, in this procedure, your dentist will examine your wisdom teeth. Their way of taking them out majorly depends on how far they are out of your gums. 

Dentists may use local anesthesia to numb your gums and after that, they loosen your tooth using a tool called an elevator. After that, they use a forcep to pull out the tooth. At last, they clean the area and stop the blood using gauze. 

Surgical Procedure

There is one more situation if your tooth is below the gum line, you will have to get it removed. Many dentists do it by themselves but some of them prefer a surgeon. They will give you local anesthesia to save you from pain, during the surgery. The surgeon will cut open the gum and take out the tooth bone. 

Post Surgery

After the surgery, you might feel groggy because of the medicine. But still, you have to take the medication to bear the pain well. Your dentist may prescribe you a painkiller, especially if they took out the bone. 

Dental Veda: Best Dentist in Gurgaon

Dental Veda has qualified dentists who take good care of their patients. So, if you require a dentist for your wisdom teeth removal, visit Dental Veda.

Need more information? Book an appointment with us today. 

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