It is important to visit a dentist to check on your wisdom teeth—after all, nearly 85% of all wisdom teeth need to be removed eventually—to prevent future damage. But, do you know specifically why wisdom teeth are removed? To help you, we are happy to list a few reasons.
- Pain can often be the first indicator that something is wrong—and it could be the first sign that it’s time to have a wisdom tooth removed. Because your wisdom teeth are larger than your other teeth, it could be an unpleasant experience. It can be even more painful if your wisdom teeth are growing under your other teeth. If you try over-the-counter medications and they don’t work, please contact your dentist.
- When your wisdom teeth grow under your other teeth, it may cause your teeth to shift. This can lead to pressure in your mouth and cause damage to your other teeth. If this is the case, the eruption of your wisdom tooth could shift the rest of your team. In fact, if this situation is left untreated, any dental work you’ve had could be undone.
- If a tooth is impacted, it has not fully erupted and has become stuck. This especially problematic if your tooth has partially emerged, but is impacted. If this happens, your tooth could be vulnerable to tooth decay, problems with gum disease, and to a variety of serious infections.
Please feel free to contact us soon if you are interested in learning more about why wisdom teeth may be removed or if you are interested in scheduling an appointment with our team.