"Eight" or wisdom teeth are the last in the dentition. Their structure is completely similar to the structure of the remaining teeth. The process of treating "wise" teeth also does not differ from the treatment of caries of any other molar.
The difficulty is only that the "eight" are usually located very far in the mouth and are hard to reach for the dentist.
Teeth of wisdom can cause their owner other inconveniences. In any case, make a final decision whether to remove the tooth or it is worth treating only the dentist.
Contents of
- Problems caused by teething eruption
- Why are the "eight" removed?
- When is it recommended to leave the "eight"
- Do wisdom teeth treat?
- The view of the "affected"
- Treatment of the inflamed gum near the wisdom tooth
Problems caused by the eruption of the eights
Teething wisdom teeth in most cases do not give the person the most pleasant sensations. From the onset of the first painful sensations in the gum before the appearance of the "eight" can take place not one year.
All this time the tooth will slowly make its way to the surface, causing inflammation of the tissues and severe pain.
Very rarely wisdom teeth after full appearance occupy the correct position on the gum. They may simply not have enough space, then they begin to grow at an angle, filling the available space.
Then such a tooth begins to exert pressure on the cheek, tongue or the nearest teeth, thereby causing considerable discomfort.
Erection of "eights" is very often accompanied by unpleasant symptoms and side effects, such as:
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high body temperature; - puffiness in the area of the growing tooth;
- acute pain in the throat and neck;
- enlarged lymph nodes;
- soft tissue inflammation near the problematic tooth and cyst formation.
In addition, a person with the appearance of these teeth may deteriorate bite. Since the place on the jaw is limited, the teeth can begin to shift, "bunch over" to make room for the "eight".
Why remove the "eight"?
In the diet of modern man there is a lot of soft food that does not require thorough chewing. In this regard, the main function of wisdom teeth was lost, and the question arose about their necessity.
All options for which the wisdom tooth should be removed
Patients often ask: is it necessary and possible to remove the figure eight and whether it is necessary to get rid of wisdom tooth?
In some cases, the doctor does not see any other options at all, except for deleting the "eight".This is just necessary if:
- The last molder grows incorrectly , at an angle to the rest of the teeth. In some cases, it is generally located horizontally, and during growth rests against either the cheek or the roots of the adjacent tooth. Such a tooth should be uniquely removed before surgical eruption.
- For the "eight" on the gum there is not enough room for .
- Bracket System is to be installed. These molars can prevent teeth that have undergone correction, take the necessary positions, so before the procedure they must be removed.
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There is an inflammatory disease in the gum around the problem tooth with the formation of purulent masses.
Is it necessary to pull out a wisdom tooth if it is strongly affected by tooth decay? If from him at the time of the doctor's visit there is very little left, then he will not be cured - there will be difficulties in cleaning and filling channels.
If treatment is not possible, the patient's tooth should be removed.
When it is recommended to leave the "eight"
It is often possible to hear from patients skeptical about the removal of the question, why do not they treat wisdom teeth? In fact, they are being treated, and for this there are certain indications.
A dentist will certainly recommend retaining a wisdom tooth if the preceding "seven" or "six" are missing or close to being removed. In this case, the G-8 can take on their chewing function.
Also, wise teeth can serve as a support for bridging with fixed prostheses.
Do wisdom teeth treat?
Treatment of wisdom teeth is recommended in the same cases as preservation.
If the condition of the tooth allows, then it certainly must be sanitized, when on the contrary there is its antagonist.
Otherwise, the tooth with which it previously closed will begin to move out of the dentition and, without getting the necessary load, will collapse.
Also, if the wisdom tooth can be healed, this is recommended if there are no teeth next to it, or when a removable or non-removable prosthesis is to be installed.
's opinion "affected" To understand how safe and effective the treatment of wisdom teeth is, it is recommended to study the patients' recall.
I once had a painful "eight" so that even on the wall climb. Yes, and the floor of the face swelled. I went to the dentist, she recommended to remove the tooth, but I did not agree. It was not badly destroyed, and I wanted to save it.
As a result, they agreed on treatment. The process was, frankly, not a pleasant one. The mouth had to be opened very widely, since it was difficult to get to the right tooth. The roots of the "eight" a lot, so the treatment is very long and was divided into two visits. But in the end I stayed with my sealed tooth.
Maria, 29 years old, Voskresensk
Turned into dentistry with aching toothache. It turned out that the wisdom tooth was ill. It is located far enough in the mouth, so I did not suspect that he was hit by caries. But this tooth at me grew exactly, discomfort did not cause any, therefore it has been decided to keep it.
In the end, I realized that in vain. I had to do a few shots, because it was very painful. After the treatment, the whole side ached and ached either from the number of injections made, or from prolonged or incorrect treatment. The seal hindered, it became inconvenient to eat. Decided to wait a while, eventually in a couple of months went to the removal.
Pavel, 26 years old, Vladimir
I have not had the upper wisdom teeth for a long time - they are removed. But the lower ones remained. I found out on one of them the appearance of caries and went to my dentist.
Since the ahead of the "Seven" and "Six" I have this side, then they decided to heal the tooth. I noticed the lesion in time, the caries did not penetrate deeply, so the treatment was quick enough and painless.
Olga, 30, Smolensk
Once the wisdom tooth was already removed, then for a very long time it departed from it. In addition, in its place is now a void and I still find the port unusually and a little uncomfortable. Therefore, when the next "eight" fell ill, the removal did not agree.
The tooth is on the bottom, so getting to it was not so difficult. The treatment was normal and virtually no different from filling other teeth, except that a little longer in time. After the treatment, too, everything was fine. When the frost has left the tooth, it does not hurt anymore.
Alexander, 35, Tver
Treatment of inflamed gums near the wisdom tooth
The gingiva in the area of wisdom tooth can become inflamed for several reasons. This can happen with the eruption of the "eight", with its incorrect growth or if the tooth is damaged by caries. In any case, the inflammatory process should be immediately treated so that it can not spread to other tissues or to the jawbone.
It is best to start to show the dentist that he has appointed the appropriate therapy. If there is no such possibility, then you can relieve pain and reduce inflammation at home using pharmacy products or using folk methods.
From medications help to remove inflammation such means as "Miramistin", gel "Kholisal" or "Calgel".
When painful syndrome should take an anesthetic, such as "Nurofen" or "Analgin."Traditional medicine with gum inflammation recommends rinsing with a decoction of chamomile, calendula or oak bark. After the inflammation subsides, the dentist will recommend either treatment of the problem tooth, or its removal.
Wisdom teeth bring a lot of trouble by their appearance. Yes, and fully appeared tooth can bring a lot of hassle. It is very difficult to get to it, the remains of food are constantly stuck there, the G-8's hygiene is difficult, very often these teeth are not cleared sufficiently qualitatively. As a consequence - the development of caries.
But to make a final decision about the treatment or removal of such teeth can only be done together with a specialist. Only the dentist can accurately say whether it is possible to pull out the "eight" or it must be preserved.