It is also possible that the wisdom tooth is impacted. This means that the wisdom teeth remain intact in the soft tissue and erupt through the gums.

If they remain partially erupt, then the chances of bacteria entering the tooth are high which may cause infection & lead to swelling in the jaw, pain and general illness.

Because of the misaligned position, it will become difficult to brush or floss making the tooth prone to decay and gum disease.

There is 2 sets of wisdom teeth two on each upper and lower jaw.

Nowadays majorly due to lifestyle changes people do not get wisdom teeth. This is because the jaws do not develop completely & properly which restrain the wisdom teeth from erupting.

It is not necessary to remove wisdom teeth as long as they are not causing any problems. They would have to be extracted if they are impacted or causing crowding. If you do not remove the wisdom tooth, it will be impacted. Your mouth might not provide space for it to erupt as a result it will erupt at the wrong angle which can damage the adjacent tooth.

Your dentist may advise you to remove your third molar at an early stage, this is because as your age increases, the bones of the jaw become harder which will then make it difficult to remove.

Delaying can also lead to severe surgeries and heavy bleeding or can even cause a minor loss of movement in your jaw.

• Pain at the region of third molar area which can increase with time.
• Redness, swelling, tenderness which can lead to infection
• Jaw pain and stiffness

Wisdom teeth may/should be removed in case of any understated problems. Your dentist will be able to help and guide you with diagnosis:

• Crowding: The adjacent teeth are getting harmed. Because of the misalignment of wisdom teeth if erupts in the wrong angle then it can harm other teeth.
• Jaw Damage: Infected Wisdom teeth can damage your nerves making the jaw hollow.
• Sinus Issue: Upper Wisdom teeth can be a reason for sinus pain and congestion.
• Gum Problem: It will be difficult to clean the area which results in swelling of the tissue.

The tooth removal process depends upon the stage in which the wisdom teeth is. It is easy to extract a wisdom tooth if it has fully erupted. But if the tooth is impacted then it will require an incision in the gums and bone guttering. Usually, the tooth is extracted in parts to minimize the amount of bone required to be extracted for tooth removal.

Instructions after Wisdom Tooth removal

• Avoid vigorous rinsing and touching the area
• If you start feeling discomfort take the prescribed medicines
• A certain amount of bleeding is expected, however, if the bleeding exceeds then visit your dentist immediately
• Swelling around mouth and cheeks is common for a couple of days, if observed apply ice pack
• Be on a soft and liquid diet for the first few days. Avoid the use of straw

Price of Tooth Extraction

The cost of a tooth extraction depends on the position of the tooth, the degree of its impaction, the requirement of sutures etc. Always talk to your dentist about these factors that may influence the cost of the procedure.