🦷 Do Wisdom Teeth Always Need to Be Removed?

Let’s Talk About Wisdom Teeth 🧐

You have probably been told about wisdom teeth and the scary wisdom tooth removal. It is something that just about everybody has to experience—either you are getting them removed, or you are already considering it.

Do however wisdom teeth always require their removal?

Is it that you have to remove and take them out as soon as they appear, or is it that you can just leave them there and go on with your day?

We are the ones who have access to the information. Here in this blog, we will talk about which of the wisdom teeth need to be removed and you can leave them in and the way Lema Dental Clinic located in Istanbul can be of assistance during this common dental procedure.

🦷 What Are Wisdom Teeth?

Wisdom teeth are those three-pronged molars at the farthest of your jaws that come in last, normally sometime between the teenage years and the mid-20s.

Our ancestors used them when they still ate tough things like raw meat and plants. But nowadays, they are mostly useless and, more often than not, result in problems rather than giving any benefits. 🤷‍♀️

Similarly, not everyone is lucky enough to get wisdom teeth, and not everyone has to undergo removal. Some people have enough room in their mouths for their wisdom teeth to come out without causing any problems, whereas others suffer from the like of impaction, that is the most frequent one, and overcrowding.

🤔 When Do Wisdom Teeth Need to Be Removed?

The big question is here: When do you have to take out your wisdom teeth?

In those cases where the removal is not mandatory, there are, however, some problems that cause the removal of the wisdom teeth to be brought forward.

1. 🦷 Impaction

Among the most frequent causes that necessitate the removal of wise teeth is the case of impaction. The limited space for the wisdom tooth to emerge completely or it growing at an angle are the reasons that impaction might cause something like:

• Pain
• Infection
• Destruction of neighboring teeth
• Jaw stiffness

Impacted teeth will also be capable of becoming infected and the discomfort caused by the tooth that tries to come out can injure the roots of adjacent teeth. Then it urges the dentist to remove the teeth before the problem gets worse.

Lema Tip: The moment when you realize that your wisdom teeth are beginning to cause you pain is not the right time to take action. Early removal will not only relieve you but will also prevent complications that tend to aggravate with time.

2. 🦷 Overcrowding

Wisdom teeth will have eventually so little jaw capacity for them all so as to cause overcrowding. Then the remaining teeth will be out of the line of the jaw. For people who have undergone orthodontics in the past this is a safe area where the effect of the problem is more visible.

The coming of the wisdom tooth may be the very cause for the loosening or misalignment of your previously well-aligned teeth and it can be even your bite or smile that is affected.

Lema Tip: If you’ve been through orthodontic treatment, maybe extracting your wisdom teeth is the way to go in order to keep the rest of your teeth firmly rooted and the best bang of your buck.

3. 🦷 Cavities and Gum Disease

Wisdom teeth are usually situated in the back corners of the mouth which are quite hard to reach, and this is the reason why they get cavities or gum disease more often. Their difficult cleaning unavoidably leads to plaque and bacterial growth around the wisdom teeth and thus to one or more of the following conditions:

• Cavities
• Gum infections
• Abscesses
• Painful swelling

Even if you take care of your oral hygiene, it can be hard to reach those back teeth, especially when they’re partially erupted or impacted.

Lema Tip: Besides a dentist, your best friend will be the X-ray. It allows to assess the resources of the hidden teeth and to provide early removal if required.

4. 🦷 Infection or Abscesses

One unfortunate case is a fornicated wisdom tooth resulting in an infected situation, which, eventually, could be very dangerous. The phase when bacteria invade the area under the gum, or else around the tooth, is often followed by:

• Swelling
• Pain
• Fever
• Abscesses (pockets of pus)

Once an infection is allowed to continue, it can affect not only areas surrounding the mouth but also the overall health of an individual, without causing severe health disorders.

Lema Tip: A dentist must be seen at the earliest possible moment if the pain, swelling, or fever in the area of the wisdom tooth, develops. The dental practitioner will carry out emergency treatment in the shortest time possible, probably by withdrawing the infected tooth right away.

5. 🦷 Cysts or Tumors

While it is rare, wisdom teeth may develop cysts and tumors inside the jaw that not only cause:

• Bone loss
• Tooth damage
• Jaw deformity

Nevertheless, it is a very motives to have a examination by a skilled professional.

Lema Tip: Regular physician consultation and X-rays assist in recognizing the problems in their infancy state. The proactive approach is the secretion to halting the damage consecutively, speeding recuperation.

🦷 Can Wisdom Teeth Be Left in Place?

The short answer: Yes, in some cases, wisdom teeth can stay in place—especially if they’re healthy, properly aligned, and don’t cause problems.

Below are the points that could allow your wisdom teeth to be kept as an option:

• Proper eruption: Besides all, if they come in fully aligned and function properly like the rest of your teeth, they may not need removal.
• No symptoms: In case the patient does not experience pain, infections, or crowding, keeping them could be the right thing to do.
• Healthy gums: Provided that your wisdom teeth are properly cleaned and cared for, and your gums are healthy, removal may not be necessary.

Lema Tip: Regular dental visits and X-rays can help monitor the condition of your wisdom teeth to ensure they don’t cause future problems.

🏥 Why Choose Lema Dental Clinic for Wisdom Teeth Removal?

In Lema Dental Clinic located in Istanbul, we focus on a gentle as well as a speedy removal of the wisdom teeth. So, what you could get from us are the following:

• 🦷 Personalized Care: On the basis of a thorough examination of your wisdom teeth, we are able to come up with a treatment plan that suits your needs and is specifically yours.
• 💉 Painless Procedures: In order to make sure the surgery is as comfortable as possible, we offer local anesthesia, or sedation, if you prefer.
• 🦷 Fast Recovery: Most of the time, the healing period of wisdom tooth extraction is 3–7 days. We give you detailed instructions on how to take care of yourself after the surgery so your healing is easier and faster.
• 🌍 Multilingual Support: Whether you are a resident of Turkey or an international patient, we are there for you with our VIP international services that will make the whole period of the process comfortable for you.
• 🏥 Modern Technology: With the help of digital imaging, we map your surgery to make it a quick and safe one.

At Lema, we don’t only concentrate on accuracy but also on the comfort of the client, that is why your wisdom teeth removal will be absolutely stress-free and successful. 🌟

🌟 Final Thoughts: Don’t Let the Problem Get Worse

If you suffer from pain, swelling, or any sort of discomfort in the area of your wisdom teeth, talking to your dentist about removal might be the right next step. However, even if you don’t have any symptoms, it is still advisable to keep an eye on your wisdom teeth through regular check-ups.

At Lema Dental Clinic, we give you the right decision whether the wisdom teeth should be removed or not, and we make the removal process super convenient for you if so.

Don’t let your wisdom teeth inflict you with pain, discomfort, or destruction of your smile. Diagnosis them and get peace of mind. 💙