Why Dentists are asking to get wisdom tooth removed?

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Wisdom tooth is the last one to come out between the ages of 17 and 25.Whereas some may not develop wisdom tooth.For others, wisdom teeth erupt normally , just as their other molars did ,and cause no problems.
Nowadays there is no enough room for the wisdom tooth to erupt in the oral cavity.So it erupts only partially or not at all.
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Why there is no space for your wisdom tooth to erupt?

Our ancestors used to  have hard food and therefore had bigger jaws While that may be overkill for some types of soft processed food like ice cream or even bread, chewing, or lack thereof, may have actually contributed to the reasons human jaws became smaller and why we now have smaller numbers of teeth in those jaws. Wisdom tooth is no exception ! Its the last tooth to erupt and mostly has no space in the jaw for it to erupt.

But whats the issue if wisdom tooth erupts partially and is not decayed ?

Do we still have to get it removed?

Answer is Yes ! You do !

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What can happen if the wisdom tooth isn't removed?

 Pain
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      Trapping food and debris behind the wisdom tooth
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   Infection or gum disease (periodontal disease)
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    Tooth decay in a partially erupted wisdom tooth
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   Damage to a nearby tooth or surrounding bone
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               Development of a fluid-filled sac (cyst) around the wisdom tooth (Dentigerous cyst)
To prevent all these complications the wisdom tooth is taken out`.
Procedure of wisdom tooth extraction can be done in normal dental set up.

 FAQ's regarding wisdom tooth extraction

1.Is it okay to extract more than one wisdom tooth in a single sitting?
ans. Yes. You can get more than one wisdom tooth extracted on the same day.

 2.How much time the procedure may require?
ans.It completely depends on the case . Some cases may take 10 mins or some may take more than half hour .

 3.Can I eat normally after tooth removal?
ans.Your Dentist would give necessary instructions after wisdom tooth extraction procedures which you can follow.
You can have soft food for few days.

 4.Can I resume my daily activities or go to work after the wisdom tooth extraction procedure?
ans.Normally If it is not surgical extraction then it is fine to resume your daily activities but in case of surgical extraction case it is normally recommended to take a rest for at least one day for you to follow all the post-surgery instructions.

 5.Is it painful during or after the extraction procedure?
ans.Any dental treatment is not painful and mostly done under Local anesthesia.  Wisdom tooth extraction procedure is completely painless. You may feel slight discomfort but there would be no pain. 
After the procedure the Dentist would prescribe you necessary medicines to relieve pain or swelling.

 6. Will there be swelling after the treatment?
ans.If it is a surgical extraction procedure there can be post-operative swelling which will eventually regress after 3-4 days.

 Please don't ask your Dentist if you will lose some of your wisdom after getting your wisdom tooth removed!! There is absolutely no connection of your wisdom tooth with your own wisdom.

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 Guess what you have to work on Your wisdom yourself! 😆😜

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