Wisdom Tooth Problems and Treatment (Part 6)
The wisdom tooth impaction is quite difficult to deal with and may cause later complications down the line, especially if you’re a senior citizen.
Dentists who advocate for a more conservative approach argue that removal of wisdom tooth can sometimes do more harm than good.
Some dentists think that when problems do arise, it’s the best time to recommend surgical wisdom tooth removal.
The risk and cost of the procedure usually don’t justify the benefit.
There isn’t enough proof suggesting that impacted wisdom teeth that don’t cause problems to young adults may later cause problems to older adults.
The conservative approach to asymptomatic wisdom tooth management involves tooth decay monitoring as well as checking for gum disease and complications.
Surgical wisdom tooth extraction is usually performed when there are tumors, gum diseases, tooth decays, and damages to the neighboring teeth.
Extraction is almost always done in a single outpatient appointment, thus allowing you to go home the same day.
We will be having more discussions on wisdom tooth in our next column.