People often ask me if they should have their wisdom teeth removed. Some question if it's really necessary. The basic answer is that not all wisdom teeth need to be removed, but most do.
Dentists refer to wisdom teeth as third molars. We call the first big tooth a first molar. The next one is a second molar and so forth.

In many cases, the size of our jaws are too small to accommodate the 3rd molar. So what is the significance of having a smaller jaw? Well, the 3rd molar is the last tooth to develop and come into the mouth. When there isn't adequate room, several things can happen. One, they don't come in at all because they are crowded out by the other teeth. Two, they come in part of the way. Three, they come in crooked and are extremely difficult to reach with a toothbrush.
Occasionally wisdom teeth come in straight and are accessible with a toothbrush. If this is the case, then the removal of the wisdom teeth is completely unnecessary.
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Discuss concerns with your dentist. I have extensive training in surgery so I extract tons of wisdom teeth. Most dentist however do not feel comfortable with extracting wisdom teeth and will often refer to oral surgeons. They can be extracted at any time in adulthood. I typically prefer to extract them in patients between 18 and 25. This is an ideal time because of the relative ease of the procedure and recovery of the patient.
Dr. Cisneros maintains a practice in Freeburg and Columbia, IL. Both are in the Greater St Louis, MO area. For more information on a wide variety of subjects, please visit www.advanced-smiles.com.
Dr. Cisneros maintains a practice in Freeburg and Columbia, IL. Both are in the Greater St Louis, MO area. For more information on a wide variety of subjects, please visit www.advanced-smiles.com.
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Wisdom teeth have high risk of getting cavities on them because they are very difficult to clean while brushing and flossing. Due to limited space to erupt wisdom tooth may cause crowding leading to dental problems. One must consult dentist before taking the decision of extraction.
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