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What You Need to Know About Wisdom Teeth Extractions
Although there is a chance all four teeth will come in straight and you may not experience much discomfort, it’s common for at least one or two, if not all four, wisdom teeth to grow in crooked or not all the way. This will result in overcrowding or shifting of the other teeth, leading to potentially damaging oral problems.
Painful Overcrowding of the Teeth
When the wisdom teeth start breaking through the gum line and pushing against the other molars or jaw as they grow, the pain can be sudden and uncomfortable.
Early Removal is Usually Best
When wisdom teeth first develop, the tissue is often soft and flexible. This means they should be easy to remove without any major complications. The longer they are under the gum line, at the surface, or the longer a tooth remains impacted, the greater the chance they will be more difficult to remove without any complications.
Who Performs the Wisdom Teeth Extraction?
Some wisdom teeth are easy to remove and can be done so by a skilled dentist. If there are underlying complicating factors, such as previous infection or a tooth is severely impacted under the gum line, an oral surgeon will need to remove it. An oral surgeon will be able to carefully extract the tooth and have the skills and equipment necessary for removal should any complications arise.