Some Interesting Facts About Wisdom Teeth!

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Wisdom teeth are nothing but your third row of molars. They were called wisdom teeth because they generally show up between the ages of 17 to 25. A majority of people will have to deal with their wisdom teeth at some point in their lives. Let us look at these sometimes troublesome and interesting teeth.

Why do we have wisdom teeth?

Wisdom teeth were necessary for our ancestors or early human to chew and eat their food. They had a much tougher diet than us, like meat, leaves, and roots, that may have worn down their teeth faster. So, they needed additional molars or third row of molars. Over the years, the type of food we eat has changed drastically, so we no longer need these teeth. As a result of revaluation, some people never develop wisdom teeth at all. Some people do develop them but have no problems. However, around 85% of people with third molars will have to get wisdom teeth removal in Sydney.

Why do they cause problems?

With years, human beings developed smaller jaws compared to our ancestors. As a result, we simply do not have sufficient space in our mouth to accommodate these extra set of ...
... teeth. One of the problems that might occur due to third molars is that they can crowd other teeth causing cosmetic dental issues such as crooked teeth, resulting in swelling and pain in gums, jaw pain and further irritation in the mouth. Another common problem is that these teeth can become impacted. This happens especially when the teeth are misaligned, and they don't have sufficient room to break through the surface, causing a lot of discomforts.

Again, the problem with these teeth is they are located so far back in the mouth. They can be challenging to clean. This process risks for tooth decay and oral infection. For these good reasons dentist often recommend investing in wisdom teeth removal cost Sydney.

Should I have my wisdom teeth pulled?

Normally this is discovered during regular dental visits but if you experience swollen, painful gums, jaw pain, or a weird taste in the backside of your mouth you should make an appointment to your dentist to find out what is going on with your molars. Around 35% of the population around the world do not develop wisdom teeth at all. This probably resulted from evolution as they are no longer needed. For those who developed them, not all will develop a problem. Your dentist will take x-rays and confirm how they are coming in and if you have enough room to accommodate these teeth. He will then recommend cheap wisdom teeth removal Sydney if needed.

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