If you are in your teens or twenties, your dentist may have told you it’s time to take out your wisdom teeth. This oral surgery procedure is often recommended as a precaution against the damage that your third molars can cause. While more extensive dental procedures can seem intimidating, they can prevent discomfort and many other oral health issues in the future. Today, your Santa Rosa Oral Surgery team in CA is here to discuss why this procedure is recommended.
They Are Not Necessary To Your Smile
In most cases, your dentist will do their best to restore your pearly whites that have been damaged or compromised in any way. If one of your pearly whites does need to be removed, it can be replaced with a prosthetic option like a dental implant soon after. However, your third molars are unique because they are not necessary to the function or appearance of your grin. It’s believed that our ancestors may have used these to help chew food, but our modern diet no longer requires them for this purpose. Your wisdom teeth can also cause problems for your other dental structures by overcrowding the space and causing discomfort, so they are often removed to help prevent this from happening.
They Can Cause Discomfort And Jaw Pain
Your wisdom teeth may begin to develop around your teenage and early twenties. You may notice that your jaw is sore or sensitive, you have a sinus headache, or feel discomfort when eating, which are signs that these third molars are erupting. Your dentist can track their development through X-rays during your biannual appointment and can plan out the best time to remove them. In many cases, they are extracted before any significant damage can be done to your other pearly whites. The process of having wisdom teeth removed can be more extensive than a simple extraction because you have four of them in total. You will be sedated before the incision is made and they are removed. After this, the area will be closed, and your team will send you home with specific care instructions.
Removing Them Prevents Impaction
If your wisdom teeth have developed and are not currently bothering you, it does not mean that they will not cause problems in the future. There is potential for them to become impacted, meaning they can’t erupt fully, which can cause discomfort and more. Additionally, it can be difficult to properly clean these back teeth because of where they are positioned. This can put you at risk of cavities or infections.
Questions About Wisdom Tooth Removal? Talk To Our Team
Removing your third molars can prevent many problems in the future. Call Santa Rosa Oral Surgery at (707)545-4625 today to learn more about this oral surgery procedure.
