Why do you get wisdom teeth pulled?

The most common reason a dentist may recommend a wisdom tooth extraction is if the tooth has an infection, is impacted, or is abnormally large or angled. Another reason is that the tooth is crowding the teeth around it, causing it to push out, and potentially damaging nearby teeth. Finally, a dentist may recommend removing a wisdom tooth if you are experiencing symptoms such as severe pain or swelling around the area.

Why is it a good idea to get your wisdom teeth pulled?

Having a cavity in a wisdom tooth is more of a challenge. This is because the tooth is deeper in the mouth and covered by the gum line and gums. Wisdom teeth are also harder to clean, so they are more likely to get infected if they are not regularly cleaned. If left alone, a wisdom tooth infection can spread to the surrounding teeth and jaw. This can lead to the development of an abscess that will need to be drained. Wisdom teeth are also more likely to get impacted,

Why is it best to have wisdom teeth pulled?

Most people need to have their wisdom teeth pulled if they have a condition called “impacted” wisdom teeth. An impacted wisdom tooth is a tooth that is partially or fully blocked by surrounding teeth. When this happens, the normal growth of the tooth does not occur. It can cause the surrounding teeth to become infected and grow abnormally. It can also lead to a condition called periodontitis, an infection of the gums surrounding the teeth, which can eventually lead to tooth loss.

Why should I have wisdom teeth removed?

Having more than one wisdom tooth is not a problem in itself. However, when wisdom teeth do come in, they are more prone to developing problems. If you have two or more wisdom teeth growing in your lower jaw, they may be angled toward your cheeks, putting pressure on your jawbone. This can lead to pain and cause your gums to recede. Wisdom teeth that grow in the upper jaw may grow into your cheeks or your sinus cavities, creating chronic pain and infection.

Why do you need wisdom teeth removed?

If you have a missing tooth or teeth, you may be wondering if you can save the tooth by having it pulled out. This is not always possible. Wisdom teeth do not always come through the same spot in the jaw as the first molar. If the wisdom teeth are growing through your gums, they may rub against other teeth or create problems with the jaw, such as chronic pain and infection. Wisdom teeth can also cause problems with the surrounding teeth. For example, an infection in a wisdom