A
wisdom tooth is extracted to correct or remove an actual problem that may arise
in the future. You may think why it is essential to remove wisdom teeth – and
the answer is because our jaws are not big enough to have space for them to
erupt. Since, there is not enough room for wisdom teeth to erupt properly, they
can come at any angle or do not erupt completely, which becomes problematic for
the rest of teeth.
Third
molars (the wisdom teeth) routinely damage the second molars. Therefore, majority
of dentists in Lahore recommend
removing wisdom teeth before they become problematic to avoid complications in
Lahore.
Why our jaws are not fully developed?
Upon
inquiring from my dentist in Lahore,
I got to know that now our jaws are smaller than our ancestors. Amazingly, the
reason is not evolution but our modern diet is responsible for it, as it lacks
certain key nutrients that allow the jaw to develop properly. The jaw
development depends upon childhood. Eating raw or crunchy food rich in
nutrients found in organ meats and grass-fed animal fats are what stimulate
proper jaw development.
However,
now our children have soft and nutrient-poor diet like applesauce and crackers.
Moreover, feeders and sippy cups hinder further jaw development. In short, our
diets have become so soft that our jaws have refused to develop fully due to
lack of use.
What if I don’t get wisdom teeth removed?
The
reason we remove wisdom teeth is to prevent them from damaging our healthy
teeth. Wisdom teeth usually erupt perpendicularly to the second molars.
However, when wisdom teeth come in sideways, it throws off your bite, creates
pockets where food gets caught and decays both of the teeth. It can also lead
to gum infection. If you think of avoiding the surgery today, it will
eventually cause complications and issues for you down the road. And the
alignment issue that you face due to third molar eruption can easily be
resolved by consultation with a qualified and experienced Lumineers dentist in Lahore.
In
another case, if the wisdom teeth never come up the surface and you leave them
there – there are significant chances that epithelial lining around the wisdom
teeth may become cancerous.
Then
there are few lucky, who are born without wisdom teeth – as they do not need to
undergo surgery to get them removed.
When to get wisdom teeth removed?
·
Before the roots are fully developed, you can get the wisdom
teeth removed. If the roots become fully developed, it becomes way more
difficult for expert dentists even to do an extraction. Teeth grow from crown
down to the root so get them extracted before the roots develop.
·
Do not settle for any last minute choice but do your home
work such as find the best dentist around you to perform your surgery. Take
less stress and make sure to have someone around you to take care of you.
Ask your dentist to assess your condition and
decide if the waiting can make the surgery more complicated or you can wait for
certain time. Wisdom teeth extraction becomes difficult, if the teeth become
impacted.
