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Common Reasons Wisdom Teeth Are Removed

When you hear the words wisdom teeth, you probably don’t know much about them, except for the fact that they often need to be removed. More people have probably heard stories about the surgery, but don’t really know much else about the process of wisdom teeth extraction. However, in order to make an informed decision about your oral health and your wisdom teeth, it is important to learn as much as you can about them.

So, why would you need your wisdom teeth removed? Here are some common reasons.

You don’t have the room.

Many people don’t have room for their wisdom teeth. They can’t fit another four teeth in their already full mouth. In fact, nearly eighty percent of people are advised to get their wisdom teeth removed.

They can cause some bad dental problems.

If your wisdom teeth do come and you don’t have the room, you may be facing other dental problems because your mouth tries to make room for these teeth. Your teeth may become crowded and your teeth move together, becoming crooked or even overlapping. Trying to brush and floss teeth that are pushed together isn’t easy so it is often a good idea to remove these teeth.

They may be trying to grow in wrong.

Those who do get wisdom teeth often have them grow in sideways. This is because their mouth is trying to squeeze them in. This can be quite painful.

They can also become impacted.

Impacted wisdom teeth struggle to break through your gums like other teeth. Instead, they become impacted and stuck underneath the surface of your gums. If your wisdom teeth become impacted, you may be facing a lot of pain, swelling, and infection in your mouth. Left untreated, this can cause other tooth and gum problems as you get older.

The simple truth is that most people do better if they undergo oral surgery to have their wisdom teeth removed. They just don’t have enough room in their mouth for two or four extra teeth. If they do come through the surface, they may cause a lot of trouble, including crooked and crowded teeth. If left untreated, a person would struggle to keep their mouth clean and healthy.

Finding an Experienced Oral Surgeon in Boise, Idaho

Wisdom teeth can also come in sideways (or not at all). Impacted wisdom teeth can cause a lot of pain and swelling. Your mouth may even get infected. For this reason alone, you may want to consider removing your wisdom teeth before they come in!

Wisdom teeth extraction is a common surgery, but any kind of surgery can make some people anxious about moving forward. Therefore, it’s important to find an oral surgeon you can trust completely. Our team, led by Dr. Jeffrey Scott Bobst, works hard to treat each patient with the care and attention they deserve. Everyone has their own needs, so we will work with you to create a treatment plan, lead you through the post-op phase, and give you a comforting patient experience. We also offer a number of different procedures, such as bone grafting, dental implant placement, and facial trauma surgery.

We work with you to create a treatment and post-operative plan that makes the most sense for you. Be sure to contact us with any questions you may have or to schedule an appointment or consultation. At Boise Oral Surgery, we are here for you each step of the way!