Do You Really Need Your Wisdom Teeth Removed?

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Do You Really Need Your Wisdom Teeth Removed?
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The wisdom in wisdom teeth removal has been a
contentious topic among dental health
professionals. In many cases, the wisdom teeth
will pose no problems such that removal is
unnecessary.
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However, the wisdom teeth can grow at various
angles in the jaw, emerge partially in the gums,
and even remain completely hidden in the gums,
all of which can result in dental health issues
like impaction. But wisdom teeth extraction has
risks and complications considering that it is an
invasive surgery albeit a relatively minor
procedure.
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This is true whether the surgery was carried out
for asymptomatic cases no symptoms like pain
are experienced in the region in or near the
wisdom tooth or for symptomatic cases where the
patient suffers from considerable pain.
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The question is Will you benefit from wisdom
teeth removal? Lets look at what the experts
have to say on the matter before calling your
dentist and insisting or not insisting, for
that matter on the procedure.
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When Conflicting Data Muddle The Issue
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The wisdom behind wisdom teeth extraction has no
definitive answer mainly because of the
conflicting statements from even the dental
health professionals themselves. On one hand, Dr.
Louis K. Rafetto of the American Association of
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons assert that
although verifiable percentages are unavailable,
approximately 75 to 80 percent of adults will be
unable to successfully maintain their wisdom
teeth.
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Dr. Raymond P. White Jr. of the University Of
North Carolina School Of Dentistry agreed with
his statement that roughly 60 to 70 percent of
individuals with wisdom teeth will eventually
have dental health issues.
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For these proponents, wisdom teeth removal is a
must for most individuals despite the absence of
issues related to the third molar, said removal
of which is performed as a preventative measure.
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On the other hand, numerous comparative and
comprehensive reviews of scientific studies
suggesting wisdom teeth extraction have revealed
that there was no strong evidence to support the
procedure on otherwise healthy teeth. These
reviews were conducted by independent bodies with
no affiliations to oral surgeons.
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In fact, Britains National Health Service (NHS)
has stopped paying the surgery in cases where
there are no valid reasons for it said move was
the result of an analysis conducted by the Centre
for Reviews and Dissemination that asymptomatic
wisdom teeth removal has no solid scientific
evidence to support it.
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Even the American Public Health Association has
dismissed the typical arguments for the surgery
while also highlighting its risks including
possible nerve damage, loss of sense and taste,
and complications from anaesthesia.
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With such conflicting views, what can an average
dental patient do? You must discuss your options
with your dentist since each case has unique
circumstances befitting unique management
approaches.
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When You Can Skip On The Procedure
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On the other hand, numerous comparative and
comprehensive reviews of scientific studies
suggesting wisdom teeth extraction have revealed
that there was no strong evidence to support the
procedure on otherwise healthy teeth.
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• Healthy
• Grown in completely or fully erupted
• Positioned in the right place
• Biting properly with the tooth opposite it
• Can be cleaned with a toothbrush as part of daily
  hygiene habits

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If you decide against extraction, you must always
adopt good dental hygiene practices including
regular visits to your dentist to ensure that
everything is well with your wisdom teeth.
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When You Should Be On The Procedure
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• Your dentist will recommend wisdom teeth removal
  in case of
• Recurrent gum infections
• Irreparable tooth decay
• Cysts
• Tumours
• Abscess
• Damage to the nearby teeth and bone

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You should ask your dentist about the reasons for
the procedure before actually consenting to it.
Keep in mind that your wisdom teeth may grow in
successfully, thus, eliminating the necessity for
its removal. Even in cases of infection or
inflammation, your dentist may recommend less
invasive treatments with wisdom tooth extraction
as the last resort.
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The bottom line Wisdom teeth removal is not
always a black-and-white decision. You must
always talk to your oral surgeon or dentist about
the benefits you can enjoy from the procedure.
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