2007-01-29 21:34:26 · 7 answers · asked by shauyen r 1 in Health ➔ Dental
Not all teeth fit in our jaws, they are too small sometimes so the wisdom teeth are taken out so all the other teeth will fit right. This is also a good way to eliminate the last back teeth to avoid infection of the gums in those areas and pain sometimes.
2007-01-30 07:28:49 · answer #1 · answered by justmmez 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the vast majority of humans' existence on earth, we lost several teeth in our lives---tooth decay, injuries, etc.
In the past 40 years or so, most people in developed countries have excellent dental care and used fluoride toothpaste.
As a result, we now technically have more teeth than we need. There used to be plenty of room for one's wisdom teeth, if you lost a couple due to decay, had one or two knocked out, etc. But now we very rarely lose any teeth,and hence there is not enough room for the wisdom teeth in many people.
2007-01-30 05:41:31 · answer #2 · answered by P-nuts and Hair-dos 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people, but not all, do not have enough space in the jawbone.
If the teeth were to grow out they may push the other teeth in the mouth and force them to grow skew.
However there are a some dentists who will insist that you remove them either way, and this opinion could be financially driven.
I would always recommend to everyone to please get a second opinion with any decision regarding your teeth.
My wifes mother went to one dentist who said she needed a filling and then to another who said her teeth were fine.
cheers
2007-01-30 05:50:41 · answer #3 · answered by turniton5 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In some cases, wisdom teeth will never form, or form later in life. When they need removed, it's usually because they are causing problems or discomfort, or could cause issues down the road.
2007-01-30 07:04:46 · answer #4 · answered by Megan P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two reasons
1. rotten or decay
2. They have a tendency to grow in sideways cramping their teeth at a time when your teeth need all the space they can get.
2007-01-30 07:42:38 · answer #5 · answered by kimberlee g 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my daughter's case her orthodontist couldn't proceed with her treatment until she had them removed as her mouth was too small. Plus we liked the idea of her getting them removed while still on our insurance.
2007-01-30 05:39:57 · answer #6 · answered by Skeeter 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
usually the reason is infection. ie. either periodontal (gums) or caries (decay).
2007-01-30 08:46:52 · answer #7 · answered by Dental doc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋