Why and When should a Wisdom Tooth be removed?
‘ Wisdom teeth ’, is a term used to call the third molars found in some percentage of the population. They were found in our ancestors in the olden ages but now they are only found in some people. According to the American Dental Association, wisdom teeth removal may be necessary if you experience changes in the area of those teeth, such as: Pain or repeated infection of soft tissue behind the lower last tooth . When should you get your Wisdom Tooth Extracted? • Painful teething. • Pain on chewing/ biting. • Cheek biting when chewing. • Swelling / infection. • Excessive cavity. Why is Wisdom Tooth extraction advised? As it is the last teeth in the mouth, it is very hard to treat and perform procedures on. Also, it is not as required for good functioning of your mouth. Thus, it is...