If wisdome tooth is spoiled,is it safe to remove it?I mean does it cause any harm to brain?
2006-08-14 02:53:49 · 13 answers · asked by nirmala p 1 in Health ➔ Dental
yes, it's safe to remove a spoiled wisdom tooth...but you must get the dentist to do so and since spoiled tooth will have bacterias inside it, you need to take medicine/antibiotics to kill those bacterias first before extraction....
2006-08-14 03:01:08 · answer #1 · answered by jims_bong 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure. People do it all the time. But there are some pros and cons to this.
Pros:
* Wisdom teeth may be hard to access with your toothbrush or floss. Over time, the accumulation of bacteria, sugars and acids may cause a cavity to form in the tooth. If it is not restored with a filling, the cavity may spread and destroy more tooth structure causing severe consequences to the tooth and surrounding supportive structures.
* Due to the difficulty of keeping these teeth clean with your daily home care (brushing and flossing), bacteria and food debris remaining on the wisdom teeth may present a foul smell-causing bad breath.
* A wisdom tooth that is still under the gums in a horizontal position (rather than a vertical position) may exert pressure to the surrounding teeth, causing crowding and crooked teeth. This also may occur if there is not enough space in the mouth for the wisdom tooth. This may warrant braces to repair the damage.
* A wisdom tooth that is still under the gums may become irritated. The gum tissue that lays over the tooth may harbor food debris and bacteria that gets trapped under the gum, resulting in an infection in the gums.
Cons:
* Depending on the size shape and position of the tooth, removal can vary from a simple extraction to a more complex extraction. With a simple extraction, there is usually little swelling, bruising and/or bleeding. More complex extraction will require special treatment which may result in more bruising, swelling and bleeding. However, your dental professional will provide you with post treatment instructions to minimize these side effects.
* Following an extraction, a condition called "dry socket" may occur. If the blood clot that formed in the extraction area becomes dislodged, it exposes the underlying bone. This condition is very painful, but resolves after a few days. It is preventable by following the post treatment instructions provided by your dental professional.
* The longer you wait and the older you get, there is the potential for more problems to occur. This is because as you get older, the bone surrounding the tooth becomes more dense, making the tooth more difficult to remove. The healing process may also be slower.
2006-08-14 03:03:38 · answer #2 · answered by maya_crunk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a chinese guy once ask me if removing a wisdom tooth causes harm to the brain. The answer is definitely NO it does no harm to the brain..
Usually teeth back that far in the mouth can get cavaties quite easily so it is NORMAL for the dentist to remove all 4 wisdom teeth. No injury is caused.
2006-08-14 03:28:15 · answer #3 · answered by sophieb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it should not
but then of course it must be done by a professional dentist who will give you some 95% assurance? because in any operation/medical procedure there is always a chance something can go wrong no matter how simple it is.. (why? because the person operating is also a human)
anyway i just had mine removed i dint feel senile or extra stuipd..not sure what else you could mean about harm to the brain?
2006-08-14 03:01:17 · answer #4 · answered by acnemycin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
harm to brain???i wonder where you got such a fantastic idea from!
a wisdom tooth removal is one of the commonest of reasons for seeking a dental appointment.These teeth erupt late and very often they are impacted against other teeth and cause a lot of pain.these teeth are vestigial,meaning to say,relics of the past and serve no purpose in humans.
so you can go ahead and get that tooth removed.and yes,in a significant proportion of the people,these teeth do not erupt at all.i am one of them,coincidentally.i don't think my 'brain' is abnormal in any way.
2006-08-14 03:05:48 · answer #5 · answered by vertigo_system 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had both of mine removed last year and my dentist didnot have a problem with removing it. And NOOO I don't have any less wisdom now then I did before :-) Everyone case is unique so your dentist should be able to give you a more accurate statement on whether it is safe to remove your wisdom tooth.
2006-08-14 03:01:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very safe. Just had mine pulled 2 weeks ago. whole process took 15 minutes. they put you to sleep and you dont feel a thing. I had really no pain following surgery either and my teeth were impacted in the bone. Removal has came so far in the last decade that its really not like years earlier with all the horror stories and complications. I put it off for 6 yrs because I was scared and I now I kick myself for not doing it sooner.
2006-08-14 03:02:21 · answer #7 · answered by rick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
their is absolutely NO problem.its actually a myth the reality is wisdom tooth is of no use to us.we dont use it in chewing.on top if its spoiled its only to cause problems like pain ,headach, restricted mouth opening, bad odour, swelling......ect.get it removed soon
2006-08-14 03:14:55 · answer #8 · answered by tanya c 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's absolutely normal. I would even say it's the best way 'cause they bring too much trouble: pain, headache etc.!
2006-08-14 03:00:07 · answer #9 · answered by Safia 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You removed it already right?
2006-08-14 02:58:50 · answer #10 · answered by BeautifulSin64 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋