Victoria Street Dental Talk About Wisdom Teeth

Wisdom teeth are known as the third molars and become present and usually grow between the ages of 17 and 21. On average a normal person's mouth will hold the 28 of the 32 teeth that the human mouth is genetically configured to have. This would not be a a major problem but the third molars are the last to take shape and there is often little room in your mouth to accommodate for their size. If these wisdom teeth are healthy and properly aligned, then they can be a valuable asset to the mouth. However, for most people they are misaligned and require removal.

Some people may be unaffected by the new molars as they are coming in, while many others may need to have them removed. The reason they are often removed is because they usually cause problems when they are growing in. This is especially true when they grow out in an irregular position such as growing tilted or sideways.

When wisdom teeth are misaligned they can cause a number of issues which can lead to permanent damage. Sometimes these damages can be resolved after the removal of the wisdom teeth. However, in some cases it may lead to more extensive work required, which is why early detection and treatment is highly recommended so that it reduces risk of further problems.

Your wisdom teeth need to be removed when there is inflammation and infection, overcrowding, damage to nearby teeth, cysts or tumours, or they are difficult to keep clean. Victoria Street Dental recommend that you have routine dental checkups, which will allow them to inspect your mouth for signs of the above problems.

If they suspect a problem they may recommend further investigation with x-rays to determine the severity of the problem. From this x-ray, they will then determine the best timing for having your wisdom teeth out, so for more information on dentists Wellington, tooth crowns and braces Wellington please go to http://www.victoriastreetdental.co.nz .