Wisdom Teeth

Posted by rika | July 27th, 2010 in Dental Health | No Comments »

Wisdom teeth are four molars, the third lower molar, the upper third molar left and right who are in the rearmost position over all the teeth of a person. Are called wisdom teeth because they are born between 16 and 24 years. There are also cases where the wisdom teeth are born before or after that age, in this case we talk about losers or hypodontia.

Usually when we talk about wisdom teeth tend to be very careful how they can be born, perhaps to a greater extent than other teeth. You may also access a wisdom tooth does not exit out, remaining or included semincluso. The causes leading to the birth of a lack of wisdom teeth may be the fact that the tooth has just enough space to get out or could be due to the shape of the jaw.

Moreover, even if they are born, we must be careful to do it the right way, otherwise there is a risk that can push on other teeth, causing several possible diseases, such as cysts, tooth decay or an abscess.

What if I need to extract a wisdom tooth? Surely you have to go with your dentist to trust, who will extract the tooth. The manner in which it operates are different from person to person, but due to the age of the patient. And ‘in fact much easier to extract the wisdom tooth to younger people than by people of middle age.

Usually it’s much easier to extract a wisdom tooth that leaked not one that is still inside or even half full. In any case, are all actions that take place under local anesthesia.

After removing the tooth is normal to have pain, have swollen mouth, possible bleeding and not be able to eat well. You should also eat cold food.


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