Wisdom teeth growth causes many concerns as well as unpredictable consequences. If we let this condition persist, it can cause negative effects on teeth and health such as severe pain, headaches, swollen gums, swollen face, etc.
WHAT IS WISDOM TOOTH?
Wisdom teeth, also known as eighth teeth, are teeth that usually grow between the ages of 17 and 25. However, there are also special cases where wisdom teeth can appear in more mature people, around 40 or 50 years old.
The human jaw consists of 32 teeth, of which 28 teeth grow first and the remaining 4 teeth grow later, including 2 wisdom teeth in the upper jaw and 2 wisdom teeth in the lower jaw. When the other teeth have fully grown and there is no room for wisdom teeth, they will find another way to grow, causing some oral health problems.
Wisdom teeth, which are a special type of tooth development, can grow in many different directions. They can grow vertically, grow diagonally into neighboring teeth, or even grow backwards into the jawbone. However, once wisdom teeth have partially erupted, they often stop and do not continue to grow.
During this process, wisdom teeth can cause oral health problems, including swelling, pain, and infection. Depending on the position and direction of the wisdom teeth, dental specialists will make a decision on whether to remove them.
WHY DO WE NEED TO EXTRACT WISDOM TOOTH?
Due to their deep location in the jaw, wisdom teeth can cause many uncomfortable and dangerous problems if not treated promptly. They can grow crooked, causing pain and other complications such as infection if not removed early.
- Wisdom teeth can cause fever, prolonged gum inflammation
Wisdom teeth often cause discomfort and pain when they grow, especially when there is gum swelling. If the wisdom teeth grow straight, the pain will gradually go away when the tooth eruption process is finished, this period can last from 1 to 3 years.
However, if the wisdom teeth grow in an impacted or crooked way and collide with other teeth in the jaw, it can cause severe inflammation and swelling, so they need to be removed early to avoid dangerous complications.
- Wisdom teeth cause tooth decay and affect adjacent teeth
Because of their location, wisdom teeth are often difficult to clean and are more susceptible to tooth decay problems than other teeth. If not treated promptly or properly, tooth decay can spread to neighboring teeth, causing damage and even destruction of tooth number 7.
In addition, when wisdom teeth grow crooked, they can press on neighboring teeth, causing broken or cracked teeth and discomfort for the patient.
- Wisdom teeth cause displacement of the remaining teeth
Wisdom teeth are often difficult to clean because they are located in the innermost position of the jaw, so they are more susceptible to tooth decay than other teeth. If not controlled and treated promptly, tooth decay will spread and damage adjacent teeth.
In addition, if wisdom teeth grow crooked or impacted, they can cause the entire jaw to move and shift, causing loss of aesthetics and misalignment.
Removing wisdom teeth is the best way to limit the effects and complications they cause, especially in cases of impacted or crooked wisdom teeth. Remember, early treatment will help save costs and ensure your health.
CASES WHEN WISDOM TOOTH SHOULD BE EXTRACTED
- Impacted wisdom teeth:
Impacted wisdom teeth not only cause pain and discomfort, but can also cause other serious complications such as recurrent infections, forming tumors in the mouth, and causing damage to other teeth in the jaw.
These negative effects not only affect health but also affect aesthetics. Therefore, removing impacted wisdom teeth is an effective and necessary solution to ensure the health and aesthetics of the patient.
- A gap appears between wisdom teeth number 8 and number 7
Although it does not cause any impact, the gap between wisdom teeth number 8 and number 7 causes pressure and significantly affects the teeth located nearby. In this case, it is necessary to remove wisdom teeth early to minimize possible complications.
- Wisdom teeth grow in abnormal shapes and sizes
The condition of wisdom teeth growing abnormally makes it easy for food to get stuck after eating and is difficult to clean. If left for a long time, it will cause conditions such as tooth decay, gingivitis, periodontitis, etc.
- Wisdom teeth grow straight
When wisdom teeth only grow on one jaw, it can cause an asymmetrical bite and cause discomfort when eating. If not treated promptly, wisdom teeth can also cause difficulty in chewing and cause misalignment in the jaw.
Therefore, if wisdom teeth have appeared, whether they grow straight or not, wisdom teeth extraction should be done immediately to avoid potential problems and ensure oral health.
- Wisdom teeth appear to have cavities or have periodontitis
When wisdom teeth have cavities, regardless of whether they are upper or lower wisdom teeth, they need to be extracted to avoid dangerous health complications. However, it is necessary to choose a reputable dental clinic to ensure that the tooth extraction process is safe, effective and takes the least amount of time.
- Other cases
In addition, when customers need to have dentures, orthodontics, braces or teeth that cause other diseases, wisdom tooth extraction is necessary.
In addition to the above cases, the following cases do not require wisdom tooth extraction:
Patients with underlying diseases related to cardiovascular disease, diabetes, blood clotting disorders, etc.
Wisdom teeth grow vertically, are not obstructed by the jaw and gums and do not have any complications or injuries
Wisdom teeth are related to the structure of the nerves and maxillary sinuses and cannot perform specialized surgical measures.
BẢNG GIÁ NHỔ RĂNG KHÔN TẠI BEDENTAL
Wisdom tooth extraction costs depend on many factors to determine the method and method to extract wisdom teeth in the safest and most effective way. Therefore, dentists will often rely on the following factors to determine the cost of tooth extraction for patients:
- Condition of wisdom teeth
The more impacted the wisdom teeth are, the more difficult it is to extract, the higher the cost will usually be. To assess the condition of wisdom teeth, dentists will consider the following factors:
+ Direction of tooth growth: for wisdom teeth that grow crookedly, slanted, or pierce the adjacent teeth, removal must be considered and requires high technique to avoid affecting the nerves and invading soft tissue. For straight teeth, tooth extraction is also easier, so the cost of wisdom tooth extraction is cheaper.
+ Abnormal tooth roots: tooth roots have many different shapes such as large tooth roots, drumstick roots, curved roots, etc. In addition, there are many cases where wisdom teeth have many roots, making it difficult to remove.
+ Wisdom teeth cause complications: in some cases, wisdom teeth grow crookedly for too long, causing swelling and pain, damaging the adjacent tooth roots, etc., which need to be treated before removing the wisdom teeth.
- Wisdom tooth extraction technology
One of the factors that determine the success and safety of wisdom tooth extraction is the technology and technique of tooth extraction. Nowadays, with modern technology and sophisticated machinery and equipment, wisdom tooth extraction also limits pain and damage. Therefore, the cost of tooth extraction is often higher.
Today’s technology has brought many significant improvements to wisdom tooth extraction, helping to increase efficiency and reduce pain for patients. Support devices such as modern machinery and technology have replaced the traditional method of using primitive and time-consuming tools.
However, the use of these devices and technologies is also a factor affecting the cost of wisdom tooth extraction. The more advanced technology the dental clinic uses, the higher the cost of wisdom tooth extraction will be.
- Depending on the skills and techniques of the dentist
Finally, a factor that determines the cost of wisdom tooth extraction is the dentist’s skills. A successful and smooth surgery also depends a lot on the dentist’s skills.
Because wisdom teeth have many different cases and conditions. Therefore, highly specialized doctors will have a safer, more flexible treatment direction and avoid causing pain to the patient. Therefore, choosing good doctors with skills and a lot of experience in the field will make the cost of wisdom tooth extraction somewhat higher.
Q&A ABOUT TOOTH EXTRACTION
1. Is wisdom tooth extraction dangerous?
Wisdom tooth extraction is a complicated surgical procedure. So is wisdom tooth extraction dangerous?. The answer is that wisdom tooth extraction can have certain dangers. However, if performed by experienced dentists and using advanced techniques and technologies, the risk of problems and complications will be very low.
Some dangers that can occur during wisdom tooth extraction include:
Bleeding: If not performed properly, wisdom tooth extraction can lead to bleeding and swelling in the oral cavity.
Swelling: Swelling is a common problem after wisdom tooth extraction because it can cause pain and swelling.
Infection: Wisdom tooth extraction can lead to infection and some blood-related problems.
Nerve or muscle damage: In some cases, wisdom tooth extraction can damage the nerves or muscles in the mouth area.
In addition, there may be special situations when wisdom tooth extraction will need to be considered and handled promptly to ensure the patient’s health.
In summary, wisdom tooth extraction can be dangerous, but if performed properly and by experienced specialists, the risk of problems and complications will be low.
2. What should be avoided after wisdom tooth extraction?
After wisdom tooth extraction, patients need to take measures to reduce swelling, pain and reduce the risk of infection. Here are some things to avoid after wisdom tooth extraction:
Do not eat foods that are too spicy, hot or dark in color, especially avoid foods containing seeds such as dog meat, chili and celery because they can add pain to the wound in the mouth.
Do not smoke, drink alcohol and alcoholic beverages, because these can increase the risk of infection and reduce the wound healing process.
Stay away from sweets, because sugar can lead to infection and affect the wound healing process.
Keep your mouth clean by rinsing with hot saline to disinfect and reduce swelling.
Get adequate rest and avoid too much movement in the first few days after wisdom tooth extraction, because it can increase the risk of infection and swelling.
Use pain medication as directed by your doctor and do not use aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, because they can increase the risk of bleeding.
The above taboos help patients recover better after wisdom tooth extraction and reduce the risk of infection. In addition, patients should fully comply with the doctor’s instructions to achieve maximum safety and effectiveness after wisdom tooth extraction.
3. Does wisdom tooth extraction hurt?
Does wisdom tooth extraction hurt? In fact, wisdom tooth extraction is not as scary as you think. Nowadays, with modern technology as well as the use of anesthesia during surgery, it will help support your wisdom tooth extraction to be comfortable and minimize pain.
In particular, at dental clinics, before performing wisdom tooth extraction, you will be carefully examined and X-rayed to determine the distance of the wisdom tooth from the adjacent tooth and consider related cases such as nerves, maxillary sinus, … to have a suitable tooth extraction method.
Helps limit invasion and ensure that the nerves are not affected. So you do not need to worry.
Before performing the tooth extraction process, doctors will conduct a meticulous examination, check for oral diseases, take X-rays and other examination procedures. To have a more general view of the condition of the wisdom tooth, from which it is possible to anticipate and control possible problems.
With the above careful considerations and the carefully managed and monitored tooth extraction process, you do not need to worry too much about these issues.
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