{"id":74,"date":"2020-08-30T05:00:59","date_gmt":"2020-08-30T05:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.westallisperio.com\/?p=74"},"modified":"2023-01-15T11:38:59","modified_gmt":"2023-01-15T11:38:59","slug":"wisdom-teeth-removal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.westallisperio.com\/wisdom-teeth-removal\/","title":{"rendered":"What You Need to Know Before Removing Your Wisdom Teeth\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re reading this article and between the ages of seventeen to twenty-five, chances are it\u2019s time to have your wisdom teeth removed. Being told that you need to extract teeth from the back of your mouth is understandably nerve-racking. However, I\u2019m here to ease your mind by diving into the nitty gritty about wisdom teeth and what leads to their removal.<\/p>\n

What are wisdom teeth?<\/strong> The teeth commonly referred to as \u201cwisdom teeth<\/strong>,\u201d are the third set of molars at the very back of your mouth. These teeth normally grow in between the ages of seventeen and twenty-five. <\/p>\n

The Problem with Wisdom Teeth:<\/strong> There are two major issues that arise when wisdom teeth begin to erupt (Grow through the gum line). <\/p>\n

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  1. Most people have a jawline that is too small to harbor a third set of molars. Because of this, the teeth will grow at jagged, inconsistent angles that lead to severe pain and long-lasting tooth alignment issues. In these circumstances, it is safer to remove the teeth altogether rather than opt for more intensive tooth adjustment surgeries. It\u2019s a simple cost benefit analysis. The teeth don\u2019t do much to help and they cause a lot of problems. So, better to say goodbye!<\/li>\n
  2. The second issue is a direct effect of the molars growing in at odd angles. What happens is that the wisdom teeth don\u2019t fully extend through the gum line. Making them very difficult to clean or maintain. Because of this, the portion of tooth that is hidden below the surface is at risk of plaque buildup, tooth decay, and periodontitis\/ gum disease<\/a>. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    How To Know If You Need to Have Your Teeth Removed: <\/strong><\/p>\n

    Your dentist or dental practitioner<\/a> will tell you when it\u2019s time to have your wisdom teeth removed. Still, there are a lot of symptoms that can serve as warning signs for wisdom tooth removal. These symptoms include: <\/p>\n