10 фактов о зубах мудрости, которые ты вряд ли знала — www.ellegirl.ru

Пока одни врачи говорят о необходимости хирургического удаления третьих моляров… 

Многие люди удаляют свои зубы мудрости, даже если они не испытывают никакой боли или заметной проблемы, кроме самого их существования. Эта практика особенно широко распространена в США, но в последние годы идут жаркие споры на предмет того, необходима ли эта мера. Одна популярная теория утверждает, что большинство людей либо имеют проблемы с зубами мудрости, либо будут их иметь в будущем. «Трудно сказать наверняка, но, вероятно, от 75 до 80 процентов людей не отвечают критериям, позволяющим избежать удаления зубов мудрости», – сказал доктор Луи К. Рафетто, возглавлявший группу по исследованию зубов мудрости. 

Ежегодно проводится около 3,5 миллионов операций по удалению третьих моляров. Согласно другой оценке, это число составляет до 10 миллионов зубов мудрости ежегодно. 

Доктор Рон Гуд считает, что зубы мудрости – это бомбы замедленного действия. 

Он добавил, что третьи моляры могут помешать прикусу и привести к тому, что зубы будут быстрее изнашиваться, а в некоторых случаях также могут вызывать кисты, опухоли, повреждение нервов, периодонтальное заболевание (поражающее десны и другие области вокруг зубов) и повреждения челюстного сустава. Кроме того, если ряд твоих зубов слишком тесный, ты не сможешь самостоятельно полноценно чистить свои зубы и очищать их от налета и кусочков пищи, что может привести к дополнительным проблемам, таким как заболевание десен и полости рта. 

…другие утверждают, что удалять зубы мудрости не стоит

В 1998 году стоматологи Великобритании перестали без разбора удалять зубы мудрости, сославшись на исследование Йоркского университета, которое, не обнаружило научных доказательств, подтверждающих эффективность данной операции. 

Бывший дантист из Америки Джей Фридман рассказал о том, что только 12% зубов мудрости в дальнейшем вызывают проблемы. Он сравнивал этот показатель с 7-14% людей, у которых воспаляется аппендикс, но отросток не удаляют, пока он не будет вызывать проблем со здоровьем. Такая аналитическая путаница связана с тем, что на данную тему не так много конкретики. Большая часть информации противоречит друг другу, поэтому аналитика сводится к предпочтениям отдельных врачей и пациентов. 

«Задайте трем другим дантистам тот же вопрос, и вы получите четыре разных ответа», – смеется Маккормик. 

Как и Фридман, Маккормик не поддерживает удаление зубов мудрости, если у пациента нет инфекции, абсцесса или других проблем. «Вы должны соотнести риск от вмешательства с тем, что вы собираетесь получить», – говорит он. Как и любая операция, удаление зубов мудрости представляет собой риск, хотя серьезные осложнения вроде перелома челюсти и смерти крайне редки. Маккормик называет возможные побочные эффекты: повреждение нервов, инфекцию и сухую лунку (инфекцию лунки на месте бывшего зуба). 

Несмотря на различные мнения в профессиональной среде, дантисты утверждают, что без угрозы для здоровья и без специального назначения лишь пациент должен принять решение об удалении зуба или о том, что его стоит оставить в покое.

Сколько зубов мудрости у человека

Белоснежная улыбка, сияющая красотой и здоровьем — мечта всех жителей Москвы. Но есть у людей четыре зуба, которые приносят больше хлопот, чем другие. По приданиям, они приносят нам мудрость. Появляются у каждого человека они в разном возрасте. Как вы уже догадались, мы поговорим про зубы мудрости. Эта статья поможет узнать о них больше.

Немного теории

Достоверно дать ответ на вопрос, сколько зубов мудрости у человека, нельзя. Так называемые восьмёрки в ходе эволюции потеряли своё изначальное предназначение. Сегодня их относят к числу рудиментарных органов. Прорезываются они в возрасте 18-30 лет, но всё индивидуально, и в некоторых случаях могут быть отклонения. Сколько зубов мудрости существует? Природой предусмотрено 4, но так происходит не у всех. У одних людей прорезаются всего 2 зуба мудрости, а у других они вообще отсутствуют.

По мнению учёных, причиной этому является наследственная память. Если у вас в роду был тот, кто пережил воспаление восьмёрок или болезненное удаление, то у вас их может не быть. Но эту теорию ещё никто не смог доказать. Часто зачатки восьмёрок просто не развиваются, и тогда зубы не вырастают. Правда случается, что прорезываются они намного позже положенного возраста: в сорок лет и даже позже.

Практический аспект

Количество зубов мудрости и время их появления зависит от ряда факторов:

• генетической предрасположенности;
• наличия зачатков;
• конструктивных особенностей челюсти и т. д.

Поэтому как их наличие, так и отсутствие является абсолютно нормальным. Больше всего дискомфорта они приносят во время прорезывания. Десна в это время воспаляется и опухает, может даже подняться температура. Снять болезненные ощущениям поможет тёплая вода с солью или содой. Полощите ротовую полость несколько раз в день и почувствуете облегчение. В особо тяжёлых случаях зуб не может прорезаться самостоятельно, и ему нужно помощь. В такой ситуации стоматолог делает небольшой надрез десны, что ускоряет процесс и делает его менее болезненным.

Крайние зубы из-за особенностей расположения быстро портятся, подвергаются кариесу. Тогда их необходимо либо лечить, либо удалять. Помочь принять правильное решение может специалист. Удаление может понадобиться, если зуб мудрости окажется большим или для него нет места в челюсти. Если его оставить, он будет давить на весь ряд, вызывая деформации или искривления.

Если возникли проблемы с зубами мудрости, единственно верным решением будет обратиться к специалистам. Стоматология «НоваДент» готова принять жителей Москвы и области. Здесь работают настоящие профессионалы с большим опытом, а кабинеты оснащены современным оборудованием для диагностики и лечения.90000 On Top, On Bottom, and Babies 90001 90002 Do you know how many teeth you have? Depending on if all of your adult teeth came in, or if you’ve ever had teeth removed or damaged, all adults have roughly the same number of teeth. Teeth are an important part of both your bone structure and your digestion. 90003 90002 Every tooth has three layers: the enamel, dentin, and pulp. 90003 90006 90007 90008 Enamel. 90009 Enamel is the visible, white, outer layer. This hard surface protects the inner layers of each tooth from the damage of decay or injury.Enamel is the hardest tissue in the whole body. 90010 90007 90008 Dentin. 90009 This is the middle layer of the tooth, which is the most similar to bone tissue. Dentin makes up the majority of the tooth structure. It has millions of tiny tubes connecting it to the life-source of the tooth: pulp. 90010 90007 90008 Pulp. 90009 The pulp is the living core of each tooth, and the innermost layer. The pulp is made up of blood and nerves. 90010 90019 90002 The part of the tooth above the gumline is called the crown.And the part of the tooth below the gumline is called the root, which attaches the tooth to your jawbone. 90003 90022 How many teeth do babies have? 90023 90002 On average, babies first start getting new teeth around 6 months. But it’s not unheard of to see a 3 month old with a tooth, or a 1 year old with just one tooth still. All a child’s «baby teeth» should be in between 2-3 years old. 90003 90002 Baby teeth are also called primary, or deciduous teeth, because they’re temporary and they fall out.A full set of baby teeth is 20 teeth: 10 on top and 10 on bottom. 90003 90002 We get baby teeth because as a child, our mouths are not big enough for a full set of adult teeth, but kids still need teeth to chew. So all people are born with both full sets of teeth in their jaw. First come the baby teeth and later, as kids grow older, they lose them and gain their larger, adult teeth one by one. 90003 90002 Even though baby teeth are «temporary,» it’s important that they’re kept clean so that they’re healthy, to maintain lifelong oral health.Tooth decay in childhood can adversely affect adult teeth. 90003 90002 Brush your child’s baby teeth for 2 whole minutes, just as you do your own. 90003 90034 How to care for baby teeth 90035 90006 90007 Start a brushing routine as soon as your baby’s first tooth pops up. 90010 90007 Use a clean baby towel with warm water to rub each tooth. You can rub to clean gums, too. 90010 90007 Let your child chew on a cold, wet towel. This can soothe teething soreness. 90010 90007 When your toddler has most of their teeth in, you can switch to brushing with a kid’s toothbrush (usually one with soft bristles).Be sure to use one with a small head so that you can comfortably and effectively brush all their teeth. 90010 90019 90022 How many teeth do adults have? 90023 90002 People start losing their baby teeth and getting their adult set as early as 5 years old. Adults have 32 teeth. You should have this full set of adult teeth by your late teens. 90003 90002 Adult teeth include incisors, canines, premolars, and molars: 90003 90006 90007 90008 8 incisors. 90009 Your four front teeth on the top and bottom are sharp for holding and cutting food.Incisors also help you sense the texture and kind of food you eat. 90010 90007 90008 4 canines or cuspids. 90009 The pointed teeth on the top and bottom are called canine teeth, or cuspids. They have cusps for grabbing and tearing food. 90010 90007 90008 8 premolars. 90009 These teeth are between the cuspids and molars both physically and in form. Premolars look like molars but they have two cusps and are sometimes called bicuspids. Premolars cut and tear food. 90010 90007 90008 12 molars.90009 You have eight molars on top and bottom. They have broad chewing surfaces to grind down food before it’s finally swallowed. This includes wisdom teeth, your third set of molars, which can show up as late as your early 20s and are often removed. 90010 90019 90002 Not everyone can comfortably fit all 32 adult teeth in their mouth. Science shows that human jaws began shrinking around the time humans transitioned from hunter-gather societies to sedentary farmers. This could be because the new foods that humans could eat were cooked softer and easier to chew, and thus eating to survive did not require a big strong jaw.90003 90002 Having too many teeth, or overcrowding, can cause: 90003 90002 This is why many people have their wisdom teeth removed. 90003 90022 Take care of your teeth 90023 90002 You get two full sets of teeth over your lifetime. As a baby, you have 20 teeth, and as an adult you should have 32 teeth. 90003 90002 Among the 32 teeth, each has its own function in the chewing and eating process. Take good care of your teeth and keep your gums healthy in order to avoid cavities and other overall health issues.90003.90000 10 Smart Facts About Wisdom Teeth 90001 90002 Like puberty and your first heartbreak, the painful process of getting your wisdom teeth removed is one of those cumbersome coming-of-age rituals that many people are forced to endure. But why do we have wisdom teeth when they seem to only cause problems? Read on to find out more about the humble third molar-the last tooth many of us get as adults. 90003 90004 1. THEY HAVE NOT SERVED ANY PURPOSE FOR HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF YEARS.90005 90002 Imagine, for a moment, that you’re a prehistoric man or woman. You subsist largely on raw meat, roots, and leaves. You’d need some pretty powerful chompers to cut up your food, right? That was where your third molars-also known as wisdom teeth-came in. Today, our palates are a little more refined, and we prefer softer foods (think avocado toast and smoothies). Plus, modern cooking tools have put our wisdom teeth out of business. 90003 90002 They’re not just pointless, though-they’re also problematic.Wisdom teeth are a «scar of human evolution,» according to Princeton University researcher Alan Mann. About 800,000 to 200,000 years ago, early humans ‘brains started growing at a rapid pace-so much so that they ballooned to three times their original size. When that happened, it changed the shape of the braincase (the back part of the skull) and its position relative to the dental arcade (rows of teeth). The dental arcade shortened, and suddenly there was no longer enough room for third molars.And since the genes that determine the makeup of our teeth evolve separately from those that control brain development, humans were stuck dealing with the consequences of a crowded mouth, according to Live Science. 90003 90004 2. NATURE MAY EVENTUALLY SORT IT OUT, THOUGH. 90005 90002 On the bright side, scientists say evolution may eventually take care of the problem, meaning that people in the future would not develop wisdom teeth. It’s anyone’s guess as to when this will occur, though. «On the evolutionary scale, if I had to predict down the road-centuries probably-wisdom teeth are going to be one of the things that humans probably will not have anymore,» Dr.William McCormick, assistant clinical professor at West Virginia University’s School of Dentistry, tells Mental Floss. 90003 90004 3. THE NUMBER OF WISDOM TEETH VARIES FROM PERSON TO PERSON … 90005 90002 It’s possible that you have one, two, three, four, or none at all. Another possibility, although it’s rare, is to have more than four wisdom teeth, which are called supernumerary teeth. «In my career, I have seen two cases where patients have had fourth molars-or two sets of wisdom teeth,» McCormick says.(Comparatively, humans ‘ancestors had quite the mouthful, with 12 wisdom teeth in total.) 90003 90002 According to McCormick, genetic factors like jaw size might determine the number of wisdom teeth that a person has. Your lineage may also have something to do with it. Practically no Aboriginal Tasmanians have third molars, but almost 100 percent of indigenous Mexicans have at least one wisdom tooth. African Americans and Asian Americans are also more likely than people of European descent to have fewer than four wisdom teeth.This variation can be attributed to a random genetic mutation that arose thousands of years ago, thereby preventing the formation of wisdom teeth. This mutation is more prevalent in certain populations. 90003 90004 4. … AS DOES THE NUMBER OF ROOTS THAT EACH TOOTH HAS. 90005 90002 The roots are the part of the tooth that form first, and then push the bud (the part that’s visible in your mouth) through your gums. While wisdom teeth typically have two or three roots, they can have more. McCormick says he personally removed his wife’s wisdom teeth in the ’70s and was surprised to see that one of them had five roots.»It looked like a spider. It was not a pleasant extraction, «he says. 90003 90002 For that reason, if wisdom teeth need to be removed, it’s easier to do so before the roots start to take hold. «When the roots are totally formed, they’re anchored like a tree that’s been in your backyard for 100 years,» says Dr. Ron Good, an orthodontist in southwestern Pennsylvania who runs a family practice with his brother, Dr. Bob Good. On the other hand, surgeons want some roots to grab hold of, because removing a tiny tooth bud is «like extracting a marble,» Dr.Ron tells Mental Floss. 90003 90004 5. YOUR WISDOM TEETH CAN ERUPT AT ANY TIME. 90005 90002 According to Guinness World Records, the oldest person to ever grow a wisdom tooth was 94 years old. McCormick says there’s a wide variation in ages when eruption occurs; he once had a 65-year-old patient with dentures whose wisdom tooth had started to erupt (poke through the gums). «They’re crazy little beasts. You never know what you’re going to see. » 90003 90002 Apparently, wisdom teeth have been acting erratically for thousands of years.Aristotle documented this phenomenon in his book 90031 The History of Animals 90032: «Cases have been known in women upwards of 80 years old where at the very close of life the wisdom-teeth have come up, causing great pain in their coming; and cases have been known of the like phenomenon in men too. » 90003 90002 In most cases, though, wisdom teeth erupt when you’re in your late teens or early twenties. 90003 90004 6. THE FIRST IMPACTED TOOTH WAS RECORDED ABOUT 15,000 YEARS AGO. 90005 90002 When wisdom teeth do not have enough room to grow normally, they get stuck in the jaw and fail to erupt.These are called impacted teeth. The oldest known case of an impacted tooth was found in the skeleton of a 25- to 35-year-old woman who died some 15,000 years ago. This case cast doubt on the theory that impacted teeth are a modern ailment, caused by recent changes in our dietary habits. 90003 90004 7. SOME PHYSICIANS SAY THAT IMPACTED WISDOM TEETH SHOULD BE SURGICALLY REMOVED … 90005 90002 Many people get their wisdom teeth removed, even if there is not any pain or discernible problem aside from impacting.Known as prophylactic surgery, this preventative practice is common in the U.S., but in recent years there has been some debate as to whether it’s necessary. One popular theory holds that most people either have problems with their wisdom teeth or will at some point in the future. «It’s hard to get a percentage, but probably 75 to 80 percent of people do not meet the criteria of being able to successfully maintain their wisdom teeth,» Dr. Louis K. Rafetto, who headed a task force on wisdom teeth, told 90031 The New York Times 90032 in 2011 року.90003 90002 About 3.5 million extraction surgeries are performed each year, and according to another estimate, that adds up to be 10 million individual wisdom teeth pulled annually. Dr. Ron and Dr. Bob, of Good Orthodontics, are both of the opinion that wisdom teeth are ticking time bombs. «In our mind, we feel that wisdom teeth, in general, are of no value and are only potential problems,» Dr. Bob says. He added that third molars can interfere with your bite and cause your teeth to wear down, and in some cases, can also cause cysts, tumors, nerve damage, periodontal disease (affecting the gums and other areas around the teeth) and TMJ disorders ( affecting the jaw joint).Plus, if your teeth are too crowded and you are not able to brush and floss them normally, it can lead to additional issues, such as gum disease and cavities. 90003 90004 8. … WHILE OTHERS SAY YOU SHOULD AVOID IT. 90005 90002 Dental practitioners in the UK put an end to routine wisdom tooth extractions in 1998 citing a study at the University of York that reportedly found no scientific evidence to support the practice, according to the 90031 The Miami Herald 90032. 90003 90002 Opposition is building in the U.S., too. Retired dentist Dr. Jay Friedman told How Stuff Works that only about 12 percent of wisdom teeth eventually cause problems. He compared that rate to the 7 to 14 percent of people who experience appendicitis, yet appendixes are not removed until they become a medical issue. If this seems to contradict Raffeto’s statistics, it’s because there is not a whole lot of concrete data on the subject, and much of it is conflicting-so it really comes down to the individual physician’s and patient’s preferences.»Ask three dentists the same question, and you’re going to get four different answers,» McCormick says with a laugh. 90003 90002 Like Friedman, McCormick does not support wisdom tooth removal unless there’s an infection, abscess, or other problem. «You have to weigh the surgical risk with what you’re going to try to accomplish,» he says. Like any surgery, wisdom tooth extraction poses a risk, although more serious complications, like fractured jaws and death, are extremely rare. McCormick says some possible side effects include nerve damage, infection, and dry socket (an infection of the tooth socket).90003 90002 Despite the differing opinions in the dental community, McCormick, Dr. Ron, and Dr. Bob agreed that there’s no prescriptive rule for wisdom tooth removal, and that each patient should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. 90003 90004 9. THEY’RE CALLED 90031 LOVE TEETH 90032 IN KOREAN. 90005 90002 In English, the name 90031 wisdom tooth 90032 conveys the idea that third molars come in later than other teeth, at a time when you’re older and (hopefully) wiser. Other languages ​​do not follow the same convention.In Korean, for example, the poetic name for third molars translates to «love teeth,» because it’s around this time (late teens and early 20s) that one typically experiences their first love. The Japanese language also has a creative word for it: 90031 oyashirazu 90032, or «unknown to parents,» since most people have already moved away from home by the time their wisdom teeth come in. 90003 90004 10. THEY’RE USED IN STEM CELL RESEARCH. 90005 90002 It turns out wisdom teeth are not all bad. Although some of the research is still in the experimental phase, scientists are studying dental stem cells-which were discovered in 2003 to see if they can potentially be used to repair and regenerate tissue.90003 90002 One study on mice, at the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Medicine, found that stem cells taken from wisdom teeth could someday be used to repair corneas that have been scarred by infection or injury. Any clinical applications for humans would require more research, though. 90003 90002 «There are studies with dental pulp cells being used to treat neurological disorders and problems in the eye and other things,» Dr. Pamela Robey, of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, told CNN.»The problem is, these studies have really not been that rigorous … the science needs a lot more work.» 90003 .90000 What Are They, Growing in, and More 90001 90002 Sometime between ages 17 and 21, most adults will develop their third set of molars. These molars are more commonly called wisdom teeth. 90003 90002 Teeth are categorized by their placement and function. The sharper teeth can tear food into smaller pieces and the flatter teeth grind food down. Wisdom teeth are the flatter kind of teeth, called molars. Molars are all the way in the back of your mouth. Adults get three sets of molars on top and bottom, and on both sides of the mouth.90003 90002 From infancy through early adolescence, humans develop their first set of teeth, lose them, and get a whole new set again. There’s a brief pause and then again, in early adulthood, the final set of teeth emerge. 90003 90002 They’re called wisdom teeth because they’re the last teeth to emerge. You’re presumably «wiser» when these teeth come in. 90003 90010 How frequently do people get wisdom teeth? 90011 90002 All of the teeth a person will ever have are present at birth, higher up in the skull structure.First, a set of 20 baby teeth erupts and falls out. Then 32 permanent teeth grow in. The first set of molars usually becomes visible at age 6, the second set around 12, and the final set (wisdom teeth) sometime before age 21. 90003 90002 Once essential for an early human diet of roots, leaves, meat, and nuts, wisdom teeth are no longer totally necessary. Today, humans cook food to soften it, and we can cut and crush it with utensils. 90003 90002 Anthropologists believe humans have evolved beyond needing wisdom teeth, so some people may never get any.Wisdom teeth may go the way of the appendix and become completely unnecessary. It would not be surprising to some researchers if someday nobody had wisdom teeth anymore. 90003 90002 Still, genetics do cause most adults to develop their wisdom teeth. One study found that at least 53 percent of people had at least one wisdom tooth come in. Men were more likely to have them than women. 90003 90002 However, just because you do not see all of your wisdom teeth does not mean they are not there. Sometimes wisdom teeth do not ever erupt and will not ever become visible.An X-ray can confirm if you have wisdom teeth under your gums. 90003 90002 Whether visible or not, wisdom teeth can cause oral health problems. Wisdom teeth that have not erupted through the gums are called impacted. Sometimes this causes even more problems than visible wisdom teeth. 90003 90010 Why are wisdom teeth removed? 90011 90002 Humans and our jaws have gotten smaller over time. There are probably a few reasons for this evolutionary progress. Some scientists believe that as the human brain grew bigger over time, the jaw got smaller to accommodate for space.90003 90002 Our diet and dental needs have also changed drastically. Smaller jaws mean there is not always enough room in the mouth for all the teeth we’re supposed to have. There are four wisdom teeth in total, two on top and two on the bottom. People can have any number of wisdom teeth from none to all four. 90003 90002 Most jaws are done growing by the time a person is 18 years old, but most wisdom teeth emerge when a person is around 19.5 years old. Most problems caused by wisdom teeth are due to the fact that they just do not fit.90003 90002 Problems associated with wisdom teeth include: 90003 90002 The American Dental Association indicates that removal will be necessary if any of the above changes are apparent. 90003 90002 It’s recommended that teenagers be evaluated for wisdom teeth removal surgery. People who get their wisdom teeth removed at a younger age tend to heal better from surgery, before the roots and bone have fully formed. This can help avoid any potential problems before they start. 90003 90002 There are always risks associated with surgery so be sure to ask a lot of questions when you’re deciding whether or not to have these teeth removed.If you decide not to have your wisdom teeth removed, they need to be monitored closely by your dentist. Wisdom teeth tend to become more problematic over time. 90003 90002 Sometimes dentists will recommend wisdom tooth removal before any orthodontic work, like braces, to ensure that these teeth do not erupt later and undo all the hard work of shaping your jaw and teeth. 90003 90002 Either a professional dentist or oral and maxillofacial surgeon can remove your wisdom teeth. They’ll give you clear instructions on how to prepare for surgery and what to do during recovery.90003.90000 Does Everyone Have Wisdom Teeth? Purpose and Removal 90001 90002 Most people expect their wisdom teeth to emerge at some point during the late teens and early adult years. But while many people have one to four wisdom teeth, some people do not have any at all. 90003 90002 Wisdom teeth are the third set of molars in the back of your mouth. Although it’s common to get wisdom teeth, they can cause issues. 90003 90002 You can experience pain as the teeth break through the gums. And if there is not enough space in your mouth for your wisdom teeth, they can become impacted below the gum surface.In either case, you may need to have them removed. 90003 90002 A dental X-ray can reveal whether you have third molars. Not having any wisdom teeth might come as a surprise, and you might think there’s something wrong with your oral health. But the reality is, it’s perfectly okay not to have these molars. 90003 90002 According to the Dental Research Journal, it’s estimated that anywhere from 5 to 37 percent of people are missing one or more of their third molars. The reason is unknown, but lack of these teeth could involve genetics.So if one of your parents does not have wisdom teeth, you may not have them either. 90003 90002 Other factors that might influence the lack of wisdom teeth include environment, diet, and chewing function. 90003 90002 Keep in mind, though, just because you can not see your wisdom teeth does not mean they do not exist. Sometimes, wisdom teeth become impacted or stuck in the gums. And as a result, they do not fully emerge. 90003 90002 But even if you can not see your wisdom teeth, a dental X-ray can detect an impacted tooth.Your dentist may recommend removal of the tooth to avoid gum infections and pain. Or, your dentist may monitor your teeth and only remove an impacted wisdom teeth if it starts to cause problems. 90003 90002 Wisdom teeth emerge at different ages. Typically, you can expect your third molars to come in around your late teens or early adult years, between the ages of 17 and 21. However, some people get their wisdom teeth earlier, and some people get them later. 90003 90002 If you need your wisdom teeth removed, it’s easier to do so when you’re younger.Not that you can not schedule surgery later in life, but when you’re young, the bones around your gums are softer and the nerve roots in your mouth have not completely formed. 90003 90002 As a result, it’s easier to remove these teeth. If you wait until later, removal can be more difficult and more painful. 90003 90002 Wisdom teeth removal is a common procedure because there’s often only room for 28 teeth in the mouth. If all four of your wisdom teeth come in, resulting in 32 teeth, this may lead to overcrowding.90003 90002 Since the mouth only has space for about 28 teeth, what is the purpose of wisdom teeth? 90003 90002 One belief is that wisdom teeth served as replacement teeth for our distant ancestors. Today, we eat foods that are soft or tender, and most people practice good oral hygiene. Both factors help reduce the likelihood of losing teeth. 90003 90002 Since our ancestors ate different types of foods — maybe not as soft — and did not have regular dental appointments, they might have dealt with gum and teeth problems like tooth decay or tooth loss.If so, wisdom teeth possibly provided extra teeth for chewing. 90003 90002 Today, wisdom teeth serve little purpose, and often cause more harm than good. 90003 90002 Of course, there’s no rule that says you have to remove a wisdom tooth that emerges — especially if you have space in your mouth. Some people choose removal even when their wisdom teeth do not cause problems to avoid complications down the road. And some people do not seek removal until they have pain. 90003 90002 If you put off removal because you’re not having any symptoms, you may need to eventually schedule oral surgery.Wisdom teeth tend to cause problems the longer they remain in the mouth. 90003 90002 Common complications associated with wisdom teeth include: 90003 90040 90041 90042 Tooth pain. 90043 Pain in the back of the mouth is a common sign of emerging wisdom teeth. Tooth pain can start off as mild and intermittent. The gums in the back of your mouth may hurt for a few days, and then the pain subsides. This can happen on and off over several months or years. However, pain can gradually increase to the point where it becomes difficult to chew or talk.Pain is often due to the tooth pressing on the nerves in the mouth. 90044 90041 90042 Swelling and redness. 90043 Along with pain, signs of an emerging wisdom tooth include redness or swelling in the gums around your third molars. 90044 90041 90042 Impacted tooth. 90043 Sometimes, your jaw bone and other teeth prevent wisdom teeth from coming in, and the teeth remain trapped beneath the gum line. This can cause severe pain in the mouth. Other signs of an impacted wisdom tooth include pain around your molars, but no sign of an emerging tooth.You may also develop a cyst in the back of your mouth. 90044 90041 90042 Oral infections. 90043 As your wisdom teeth emerge, bacteria can get trapped in your gums, leading to an oral infection. Signs of an infection include: 90040 90041 pain 90044 90041 redness 90044 90041 swelling 90044 90041 tenderness in your jaw 90044 90041 bad breath 90044 90041 a foul taste in the mouth 90044 90069 90044 90041 90042 Cavities. 90043 Food may also get trapped in the gums around third molars, which can cause a cavity on your emerging third molar.Teeth in front of wisdom teeth can also get cavities because there is not enough space to brush or floss. 90044 90041 90042 Shifting teeth. 90043 When there is not enough space in your mouth for wisdom teeth, other teeth can shift out of place as these teeth emerge. They may become misaligned or crooked. 90044 90069 90002 If you have tooth pain or see an emerging wisdom tooth, see your dentist. Your dentist can take X-rays to determine how many wisdom teeth you have. 90003 90002 When you’re experiencing pain or other problems, your dentist will likely recommend removal by an oral surgeon.This helps reduce the risk of complications like: 90003 90040 90041 infections 90044 90041 bone loss 90044 90041 nerve pain 90044 90041 cavities 90044 90041 shifting teeth 90044 90069 90002 If your wisdom teeth are not causing any problems or complications, your dentist may monitor the teeth and recommend removal at a later time. Keep in mind, though, wisdom teeth removal becomes harder later in life. So if you’re having problems, remove the bothersome teeth early. 90003 90002 Some people do not have wisdom teeth.So if you’re fortunate enough to be without third molars, you can avoid removal of these teeth. If you have wisdom teeth, but they’re not causing problems, continue to schedule regular dental visits every 6 months. 90003 90002 Your dentist can keep a close eye on these emerging teeth and then recommend removal when it’s appropriate. 90003.