Wisdom Tooth Extraction
The wisdom teeth are just like the normal teeth that grow in the third molar of the upper and lower jaw. They grow in between the age of 17-25 normally but they can appear at any unexpected time during the age of young adult or even later.
A wisdom tooth that has emerged partially may be blocked by other teeth or may not have enough room to come in completely. This can irritate the gum, causing pain and swelling, which requires the tooth to be removed.
Advantages of wisdom teeth extraction or surgery
- It prevents crowding of the teeth. That means protection or dentition from overcrowding and orthodontic problems.
- It prevents damage or decay of the adjacent teeth.
- It will help in relieve from pain and swelling of intruding tooth.
- When it is treated on time, it can prevent cyst, tumors and jaw disease or damage.
- It helps in maintaining oral hygiene, because food and debris trapped around the wisdom teeth are difficult to clean.
- Due to Wisdom tooth eruption, the pain can lead to frequent headaches and therefore wisdom tooth surgery helps prevents oro-facial pain and headaches.