-We gave detailed information about wisdom teeth in our article “What are Wisdom Teeth?”. In this article, we will answer the question “Should every wisdom tooth be extracted?”
There is no rule that every wisdom tooth will harm the person. Some wisdom teeth find a very good place in the mouth and are no different from any molars. If the patient can clean these teeth thoroughly, there is no harm in keeping this tooth in the mouth. However, if the patient cannot clean this tooth well and the tooth will decay in the long term or if the tooth is already decayed, there is an indication for extraction of a wisdom tooth in this situation.
-In some cases, wisdom teeth erupt very close to the second molar and even enter the area of the second molar. In this case, erosions called resorptions can be seen in the second molar. In this case, wisdom teeth should be extracted without delay. Otherwise, the 2nd molars may also be damaged.
-Twenty-year-old teeth may be adjacent to very important anatomical points in the jaws. It may be very close to the nerve that gives sensation to the lip and part of the chin in the lower jaw or to the maxillary sinuses in the upper jaw. In these cases, it is appropriate to extract the tooth to be extracted, taking into account the profit and loss situation. There is no need for tooth extraction if it will cause harm rather than benefit to the patient.
