Although they are called wisdom teeth, they have nothing to do with intelligence. However, they can be quite a pain, because they usually grow incorrectly. When it is actually time for eights to appear, why, when they grow up in pain, are they so quickly attacked by caries? Should eights removal be standard?

Eightsthat iswisdom teethcause a lot of trouble. How they grow - you feel pain, once they grow - they break down quickly. Why do we need wisdom teeth and how to care for them - you will find answers to these and other questions below.

At what age do wisdom teeth grow?

Most people erupt their last molars between the ages of 17 and 25. They often develop gradually (intermittently) over several years. Therefore, in some people, wisdom teeth do not erupt until the age of 40. Sometimes it also happens that they arise in older people who wear removable dentures. As a result of oppression, eights, which have so far been stuck in the bone, erupt.

Why do eights fail quickly?

It is mainly related to their location. Food remains often accumulate in the rear part of the jaw, and as access to this place is difficult, we are not always able to reach the eights with the brush and clean them thoroughly. This makes wisdom teeth very vulnerable to the attack of carious bacteria. On the other hand, tooth decay can spread to adjacent teeth over time.

Are wisdom teeth removed in the same way as other teeth?

The extraction of eights may unfortunately be more like a surgical procedure. They are unfortunate, firmly embedded in the dental arch, and often have an unusual shape and number of roots. If there are no complications, the procedure takes about 30 minutes. It is performed under local anesthesia. After tooth extraction, sutures are placed on the gums.

Do eights grow in all people?

No. Sometimes it happens that wisdom teeth do not grow out, even if the x-rays of the jaws (pantomogram) show their buds - the development of eights simply stops at some point. However, specialists note that increasingly patients do not even have the buds of the last molars. This is the result of a gradual reduction in jaws. As we eat more and more processed foods, the facial part of the skullit grows less than our ancestors. This means that there is often no room for eights in the dental arch. Perhaps our descendants will be deprived of them at all. However, the lack of eights does not cause any difficulties with the proper chewing of food or the development of bite.

When do you have to remove wisdom teeth?

It all depends on what condition the eight is in and what trouble it is. Advanced caries is an indication for removal, because then the tooth must be treated with a root canal, which, due to the location of the wisdom teeth, is extremely difficult to perform and not always effective. Eight extraction is also recommended when other teeth are subjected to strong pressure - over time it may lead to malocclusion as well as complications in the surrounding teeth. Wisdom teeth extraction is also recommended if they grow crookedly or grow into the cheek, and if there are problems with the adjustment of an orthodontic appliance or prosthesis. Another indication is gum problems - frequent inflammation, the formation of a cyst on the gum. For fully retained eights, the decision to extract is made when they are at a disadvantage or when there is not enough room for them to develop properly. If there are any indications for the removal of eights, do not hesitate to do so. Wisdom tooth buds can be removed by a 14-year-old, then the procedure is easier to perform. As it turns out, among Europeans, Poles are the leaders in having wisdom teeth. In most EU countries, all eights that have not grown properly until the age of 18 are removed as a standard to avoid complications in the future.

What problems do the eighth teeth cause?

As they are looking for a place in the arch, they can crush the remaining teeth, which contributes to malocclusion and even damage to the roots of adjacent teeth. In addition, they can cause tooth decay and secondary periodontitis of sevens, and if they grow crookedly, they injure the cheek from the inside. Half-erupted eights are also a problem (the tooth is partially covered by the gum). Biting the gum leads to wounds, and food debris and bacteria accumulate under the gum flap, promoting inflammation. Eighths completely stopped also cause trouble. Usually they are poorly arranged and put pressure on the molar roots. There may be inflammation or a cyst around these eights. Affected teeth can also cause frequent headaches or pain in the temporomandibular joint.

What recommendations should be followed after extracting the figure eight?

To reduce swelling, apply cold compresses to your cheek and suck on ice cubes. Soreness will help relieve painkillers. It is not allowed for the daysmoke cigarettes, brush your teeth near the extraction site, drink through a straw or blow your nose (strong airflow can damage a wound). For the gums to heal faster, you can gently rinse your mouth with warm s alt water (a tablespoon per glass of water). Eat lukewarm, mushy dishes for a week. You have to give up drinking coffee and energy drinks because they raise blood pressure and then it is more difficult to stop the bleeding. If the pain persists or worsens a few days after the treatment, bleeding occurs or fever appears, contact your dentist.

Can eights be useful for transplanting a lost tooth?

Yes, although autotransplantation procedures are performed very rarely. Rather, they are performed in young people, whose eights are not deeply rooted and take on more easily in a new place. The procedure consists in transferring the wisdom tooth germ (in the appropriate stage of development) to the place of the missing molar. When the graft is accepted, the tooth is ground and a crown is placed on it. Currently, the autograft procedure is replaced with more effective implant placement.

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When it is actually time for eights to appear, why, when they grow up in pain, are they so quickly attacked by caries?

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