Since most people have had a cavity on their back teeth, why don't they pull out one of the old molars out so the "new" wisedom tooth can take it's place, since it will be like a brand new tooth taken the place of the old wholy tooth. Can't they do that?
2006-07-09 23:55:58 · 11 answers · asked by double v 5 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Good question wish I had found out before I had mine removed. Darn! Now I guess I will have to keep the rest of my teeth.
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2006-07-09 23:58:50 · answer #1 · answered by momsapplepeye 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
most wisdom teeth grow in wrong. If you were to have a good wisdom tooth so you pulled the molar you would have a gap between your teeth. If this was in the front that might be sexy but in the back it is just a place for gunck to collect.
2006-07-10 00:01:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most wisdom teeth are pulled because there actually is'nt enough room & they come in crooked & can cause pain.As far as the wisdom tooth taking the place of the bad molar,it would envolve pretty serious surgery (removing part of the jaw bone,ect...)because it just can't be pushed that far with braces.
2006-07-14 20:05:59 · answer #3 · answered by Troy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because teeth are not free moving on your jawbone, you just cant slide them around because the root system of the tooth is shaped to fit the particular part of the jaw it occupies, and also because there is a nerve that goes from the inside of the tooth to those around your tongue and central nervous system, and breaking it would kill the tooth. Teeth actually contain living tissue and nerves and they have roots that grip and sometimes even meld with your jawbone, once you are older. Also, these days a dental surgeon is capable of pulling a tooth that is damaged and replacing it with a permanent replacement tooth that is screwed into your jawbone.
2006-07-10 00:05:08 · answer #4 · answered by Pete 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The wisdom teeth are removed because they serve no function today. Also, wisdom teeth usually grow in such a way that they put too much pressure on existing gums and teeth.
2006-07-09 23:58:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my niece's dentist left in her wisdom teeth and pulled out other teeth that were not as good shape as her wisdom teeth, so it depends on which teeth are in better shape, the dentist will know...
2016-03-26 23:29:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
some times the wisdom teeth are not straight, and will impact the other teeth, this can really hurt. but if they are comming in straight, then they might be able to use them.
each person is differant, you need to deciced with your dentist!
2006-07-09 23:59:19 · answer #7 · answered by agwamba 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i like your ? it got me thinking, i imagine that because the wisdom teeth are sitting back further and will come in, in that space, so you will have gaps.
be interested to see what others have to say.
2006-07-10 00:01:27 · answer #8 · answered by Susie Y 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I right!!! but this not possible for all people, coz it depend on the situation of their teeth.
2006-07-09 23:59:20 · answer #9 · answered by soulsourcel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my wisdom teeth were growing horisontally, and had to be removed.
removing other teeth would not have helped.
2006-07-10 00:05:30 · answer #10 · answered by � Fuzzy Dice 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋