Why do dentists extract wisdom teeth of young adults, even if there is a small cavity in it?

Question

Isn't there an alternative to save the tooth? What are the approximate costs like?

Answer 1

im not sure the costs, but they pull the wisdom teeth because they may grow and move and disrupt your other teeth. it will give you headaches, and tooth pain. most people usually always get them removed.

Answer 2

Dentists extract wisdom teeth if the patient is in pain or the tooth is impacted. There actually can be many reasons why wisdom teeth need to be extracted. Some people may never even get theirs. I would ask the dentist why he is pulling the tooth--you should always be informed before continuing with any procedure.

If you really want to keep the tooth, it can be filled with amalgam or composite. Amalgam is always the cheapest filling material and is usually the choice for posterior teeth. However, amalgam does contain trace amounts of mercury and can corrode over time. Composite is a plastic material that matches the shade of the tooth so that you can preserve the aesthetics of your mouth. It usually costs more but some dentists now exclusively use this material because it lasts longer and is easier to replace if the filling does become dislodged.

Approximate costs are completely up to the dentist. Every dentist charges something different. If you are concerned about costs, discuss this with the dentist you see or call around and get prices. There are a multitude of payment plans, including a dental credit card. Ask your doctor for more information.

Answer 3

dentist extract wisdom teeth depending on how they are growing in some persons when thier wisdom teeth start growing they start pushing the other teeth foward causing the other teeth to move all together wisdom teeth dont grow in with a cavity a dentist will extract the wisdom teeth for certain reasons like such as how bad is the cavity ? and also for cost reason root canal isnt cheap plus wisdom teeth are just extra teeth your mouth tend to grow after the age of 18 or maybe even earlier

Answer 4

From my understanding, there's really no reason for those teeth anyway. When they start growing in, they just crowd the other teeth, which can cause them to become crooked and then the need for braces arises. Also, I believe that somehow the wisdom teeth can contribute to severe headaches. I'm not too sure about that one though.
I had all four of mine taken out at one time. Luckily, I had dental insurance, so I think I ended up with a bill of around $150 for the whole process of removing all four teeth. It can be somewhat expensive because it is an actual surgical procedure and they have to put you under.
Good Luck!

Answer 5

Wisdom teeth are really molars. It is advised to have them removed, as they can do damage to the alignment of straight teeth, and end cause jaw problems (if they have come through and are not impacted). The cost will vary on how much your insurance will cover, my daughter had 4 impacted so that involved cutting instead of pulling- 2 of which were lying hortizonal instead of vertical, and *sigh* dry sockets that had to be packed for a month. Put it this way, the dentist had a nice vacation this year. Her part was around $500 not covered by insurance-and not counting the inital x-rays from the dentist, not the oral surgeon.

Answer 6

You can't handle the wisdom? Na


Wisdom teeth are the hardest teeth to clean there is seldom enough space for them to erupt completely. When there is a cavity or infection with a wisdom tooth it usually takes out the tooth anterior to it. In short they are a liability to most people. It's better to get them out on the dentist terms, than on the wisdom tooth's terms.

Answer 7

Well I can tell you by experience that I was told by my dentist that he wanted to remove my wisdom teeth before they started coming through. He said that they were a soft tooth and they would just decay my molars beside them. I chose not to have them cut out. A few years later I had the worst tooth ache in my life. I couldn't hold my head up, the pain was so bad. So when I had the wisdom teeth removed they remove 4 molars with them. So if your dentist is wanting to remove them, Let Him. I wished I had taken his advice.

Answer 8

The dentist extracts the tooth because it can screw up the alignment of your other teeth and then not only would the wisdom teeth need to be removed but you could need braces.

Answer 9

It's because it is located too far behind the jaw and you can't clean it properly. Unless you are really obsessed about oral hygiene and is able to keep it clean, you can choose to save the money. Since it has already developed a cavity, it just means you can't keep it clean. Even if you get it restored, you might get recurrent decay again if you don't keep it clean. So it's actually a liability. So I suggest you brush and floss the other remaining 28 teeth and keep it free of cavities. =)

Answer 10

Wisdom teeth are notorious for going bad and are not needed so it just makes sense to get rid of them as soon as there is any sign of trouble.