Do I have to remove my wisdom teeth?

Many people ask whether wisdom teeth should be removed when they grow. If there are no adverse symptoms when wisdom teeth grow, of course they do not need to be removed. However, if there is obvious pain after wisdom teeth grow, and tooth decay or other discomfort symptoms occur, then you can choose to remove the wisdom teeth.

1. Wisdom teeth do not necessarily need to be extracted. Generally speaking, if there are no adverse symptoms when wisdom teeth grow, and if the wisdom teeth grow in the correct position, you can choose not to extract them. However, if the wisdom teeth have cavities, or there is obvious pain, or the wisdom teeth and other teeth are too close together, you can usually choose to extract the wisdom teeth based on the doctor's advice after taking an X-ray.

2. Wisdom tooth refers to the third molar on the innermost alveolar bone in the human mouth , which is exactly the eighth tooth counting from the central incisor. The age at which wisdom teeth erupt varies greatly. They usually erupt between the ages of 16 and 25. Some people erupt before the age of 20, some grow at the age of 40 or 50, or never grow in their lifetime. This is all normal. Generally speaking, whether wisdom teeth need to be extracted depends on whether the teeth are in a good growth position after taking an X-ray at the hospital. If the wisdom teeth do not grow well, they do not necessarily need to be extracted. However, in some cases they must be extracted. Therefore, you should go to the hospital to take an X-ray before extracting the wisdom teeth.

3. Wisdom teeth have cavities:

Because wisdom teeth grow in a bad position, food will remain between the teeth. In addition, wisdom teeth are located very innermost and are difficult to clean with normal brushing. Therefore, wisdom teeth are a place where tooth decay is more likely to occur. If you have tooth decay, it is recommended to remove the wisdom teeth, otherwise it will affect your teeth and your daily eating.

4. Wisdom teeth cause obvious pain:

When wisdom teeth grow, many people will feel pain, and even swollen cheeks in severe cases. This situation has already brought a serious impact on daily life. Extracting wisdom teeth can avoid the pain caused by the continued growth of wisdom teeth. So if the pain from wisdom teeth is obvious, go to the hospital to see if you need to have your wisdom teeth removed.

5. Wisdom teeth are too close to other teeth:

If wisdom teeth are arranged too tightly with other teeth after they grow out, they will affect the other teeth and make it impossible to clean the other teeth (they are arranged too closely and the gaps cannot be cleaned), so extraction should be considered.