Wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, typically begin to emerge in the late teens or early twenties. But how do you know if your wisdom teeth are coming in? What happens if you don’t get your wisdom teeth removed? What are the benefits of removing wisdom teeth?
What Age Do Wisdom Teeth Come In?
Wisdom teeth usually start to emerge between the ages of 17 and 25. However, some people may experience wisdom teeth growth earlier or later than this range. If you are experiencing any discomfort or pain in the back of your mouth, it’s possible that your wisdom teeth are starting to come in.
How to know if your wisdom teeth are coming in?
Some common signs that your wisdom teeth are coming in include:
- Pain or discomfort in the back of your mouth
- Swelling or redness in the gums
- Difficulty opening your mouth or chewing
- Bad breath or an unpleasant taste in your mouth
- Crowding or shifting of your other teeth
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, it’s important to see a dentist as soon as possible. Your dentist can perform an X-ray to determine if your wisdom teeth are coming in and recommend the best course of action.
What to Do if Your Wisdom Teeth Are Coming In?
If your wisdom teeth are coming in and causing discomfort or pain, it’s important to see a dentist as soon as possible, to take proactive steps to address the issue, such as taking an X-ray of the molars to get a diagnosis.
Usually, your dentist may recommend removal, to prevent overcrowding and infections, the procedure can be done from one to four appointments, it all depends on the state of the molars.
What happens if you don’t get your wisdom teeth removed?
Growing third molars can cause soreness and develop infections, and According to the American Dental Association is always advisable to remove them to prevent future dental issues, such as:
- Pain
- Infection of soft tissue
- Gum disease
- Tooth decay
- Damage in the teeth nearby
- Develop tumors or cysts
Can you keep your wisdom teeth?
It will never be advisable to keep the wisdom teeth, in fact, the cases when the patients don’t need to extract them are minimal because the location makes them harder to care leading to dental problems, such as:
- Growth of more bacteria
- Molar decay
- Impacted Wisdom Teeth
- Overcrowding
Benefits of removing wisdom teeth
Is always recommended to remove wisdom teeth at a younger age, before the roots are fully formed and start to cause soreness. Also, it has a lot of benefits, for example:
- Relieve pain
- Prevent infection
- Avoid damage to surrounding teeth
- Reduce bad breath
- Improve dental health
At Mundo Dentistry, we offer gentle and effective wisdom teeth removal services for patients in Fort Mill and the surrounding areas. Also, our team of experienced dentists can help to ensure your removal is as comfortable and stress-free as possible.
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