What happens if wisdom teeth are not removed

Third molars generally begin to erupt between the ages of 17 and Wisdom teeth may require removal for many reasons, including pain, infection, or growth issues. While not all patients need their wisdom tooth removed, problems can develop if removal is not performed. Many patients have smaller mouths and jaws, which do not allow room for the third molars to grow in properly. If these teeth do erupt, overcrowding can occur. Your teeth will begin to shift or overlap each other.

Wisdom teeth that erupt after orthodontic care is completed can cause the teeth to shift and negate the work performed. When wisdom teeth are impacted, they are trapped below your gum line. Impacted wisdom teeth can be very painful and may be prone to abscess and infection. Also, the gum tissue around the erupting wisdom tooth often becomes sensitive, swollen and inflamed.

However, you may also feel no pain at all. However, even wisdom teeth that come in correctly can develop problems over time because they are so far back in the mouth and difficult to clean. So if you keep your wisdom teeth, be sure to brush and floss them well, and see your dentist regularly. These teeth are buried, either partially or completely, in the soft tissue or jaw bone, and are more susceptible to disease and other problems.

Dentists generally evaluate impacted teeth on a case-by-case basis to determine whether to remove them, he adds. If a tooth is fully impacted in bone and X-rays show that eruption is unlikely, your dentist will often recommend removal to prevent future problems. Mild to moderate pain is normal and expected after an extraction, but a few other complications are also possible. Ultimately, you have little control over your wisdom teeth.

By scheduling routine visits, your dentist will be able to x-ray and identify if your wisdom teeth are growing and could potentially cause painful symptoms or more serious problems. Be mindful of your teeth and never assume a persistent pain is just going to go away on its own, especially if the discomfort is felt in your jaw or the back of your gumline.

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