Impacted wisdom tooth removal - Prevention is better than cure

Talking about impacted wisdom teeth, getting the preventive treatment done is always recommended than actually waiting for the problem to occur. Impacted wisdom teeth which are left at a “wait and watch” situation will be more difficult to remove and may cause slow and painful healing post extraction. Another complication that may arise if you delay in wisdom teeth removal is that there may be permanent injury to the nerves which run through the jaw.

Solution to impacted wisdom teeth

Fully grown and developed wisdom teeth are generally buried deep into your jaw. The roots of such teeth wrap themselves around major nerves or important anatomical structures. Removal of such teeth requires careful dissection around these structures so that no damage to any surrounding teeth or nerves is caused. The only solution to impacted wisdom teeth is to get them removed by a specialist in dental surgery. A dental surgeon will also restore the empty space in the jaw bone preventing jaw fractures. All these services and more are available at Prahran Family Dental at very economical rates.

Not just a matter of taking a tooth out!

Wisdom tooth removal surgery is a very special surgery which should be carried out by dental surgeons who have enough expertise in the field. Getting the procedure done by an expert will ensure that the risk of you facing any complications is reduced a considerable amount and will also make sure the process of healing is quick and smooth. By this way, you can get back to your daily routine at the earliest.

Is wisdom tooth removal necessary?

Wisdom teeth which are showing signs that they will eventually become impacted should ideally be taken out between 16-18 years. Wisdom teeth or the third molars during this age are only partially developed and the bone surrounding it is soft. Hence the removal of these teeth at this stage is easier and will lead to no or fewer complications. This will also ensure that you have a short and more comfortable period of recovery. Impacted wisdom teeth can lead to the below two scenarios:

• Damage to the adjacent teeth: Impacted wisdom teeth are sometimes placed in such weird positions that the space between them and the adjacent teeth is infested with bacteria and food debris. These areas are highly inaccessible, and this makes cleaning these areas very difficult. This will eventually lead to chronic inflammation leading to unhealthy gums and decay which affects all adjacent teeth. Worse, you may need to get both the teeth removed!
• Jaw fracture: Impacted wisdom teeth may cause jaw fractures along the angles of the jaw. Impacted wisdom teeth reduce the bone density of the jaw bone around them making the jaw bone weak and susceptible to fracture. It is important to get your jaw properly checked before getting it repaired.

Conclusion:

Pain due to impacted wisdom teeth is unprecedented and may lead to swelling, infection and damage to the adjacent teeth which is irreversible. If you are suffering from an impacted wisdom tooth, do not waste more time. Getting wisdom teeth removal done should be your next step and the best place to get it done is by a specialist at Prahran Family Dental.