What happens if you don’t remove your wisdom teeth? The dentist listed 4 consequences

Only half of the world’s population has all four eighth teeth. For the rest, they remain as rudiments or are not laid in the gum at all,” doctors say.

And if with those in whom the “eights” did not come to the surface, it is easier, but often all four erupted third molars cause discomfort.

The wisdom tooth is the eighth tooth in the row, often called an “eight” or third molar. Eighth teeth are inherited by modern people from their ancestors, they are considered atavism. Despite the fact that at this turn of evolution, the size of the human jaw became different due to changes in the nature of food, the number of tooth rudiments remained the same. This is why wisdom teeth often erupt in an atypical location and cause discomfort and pain. Perhaps in the course of evolution in 100-200 years, our descendants will not have these teeth at all.

Dentist of the highest category, orthopedist of JSC “Medicine” (Clinic of Academician Roitberg)

He tells us from whom we inherited the “eights” and whether their preservation is always a health problem.

“Eights” because of their specific position require careful care. On their enamel accumulates soft plaque and food residues. This, in turn, leads to the multiplication of bacteria and penetration of viruses into the gum.

Therefore, if the decision is made to keep your wisdom teeth, use long-pile brushes and cover with a sealant to prevent decay.

However, it is not uncommon for “eights” to become a source of cavities, and it will be better to remove them after consulting with an orthopedist.

Wisdom teeth begin to erupt in a person between the ages of 14 and 25, and sometimes much later. When they erupt, teeth can become twisted and functional movements can be impaired. This, in turn, provokes an increase in the tone of the masticatory muscles and indirectly leads to increased erasability of teeth.

If the “eights” are erupted quite atypically, there is a risk of encountering pathologies of the temporomandibular joint.

There is no need to extract the eighth teeth in the absence of indications

It is always a good idea to consult with an orthodontist or orthopedist. He or she will determine whether it is necessary to remove the wisdom teeth in a particular case.

If the wisdom tooth is in the way and becomes the cause of a number of diseases – you should not ignore the advice of doctors. Before carrying out the operation, it is necessary to consult a specialist. He will check whether the wisdom tooth does not interfere with functional movements, and then refer the patient to a surgeon for consultation.

The doctor will give recommendations on diagnostics, if necessary, will appoint a CT scan. It will determine how the lower eighth teeth relate to the mandibular nerve.

If you do not remove the wisdom tooth when it is indicated, problems may arise

• The appearance of tooth decay, because cleaning the eighth tooth is difficult.
• Violation of the bite, because the wisdom tooth can move other teeth.
• Trauma to the mucosa of the tongue, cheeks or lips.
• Occurrence of a “hood” of gum over the tooth, in which food accumulates.

Many people believe that wisdom tooth extraction surgery is painful and therefore postpone it. This is actually not the case. Only in some cases, painful sensations after a complicated surgery are possible.

Taking painkillers for a few days is enough. The removal site heals usually quickly and without complications.