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Should I Treat My Wisdom Tooth?

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proposes Have you experienced pain in your wisdom tooth?

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Most common questions used to investigate

Have you experienced pain in your wisdom tooth?

Have you noticed any discolorations on your wisdom tooth surface?

Do you have more than two teeth missing near your wisdom tooth?

Have you experienced wisdom tooth nerve inflammation before?

Do you have the same wisdom tooth opposite to this one?

Do you have more then two teeth missing near your wisdom tooth?

Do you feel like your teeth are crowding your mouth?

Do you feel uncomfortable while biting?

Common conclusions

It seems you are at a low need of your wisdom tooth treatment. Keep following your teeth brushing routine and remember to floss afterwards. Focus on your wisdom teeth while brushing since they are far localized teeth and can easily be damaged by plaque. You can also see your dentist for more information and checkup.

While it is unlikely you need complete treatment for your wisdom tooth you seem to feel still uncomfortable with it. This area is difficult to clean so you should be rather careful with your wisdom teeth since they often emerge partially and act like favorable place for bacteria. You can also face gum pockets around which in a long run can lead to some dental infection diseases. Focus on your wisdom teeth while brushing and remember to visit your dentist 2-3 times a year for checkups and professional dental cleaning.

It is likely that you will need treatment for your wisdom tooth. Having some signs of decay in a long run may lead to inflammation, so it should be treated in time. Although, if you have one or two teeth gap and your wisdom tooth involved in chewing process, you may need to put a bridge where this tooth can be a supporting one. However, if you feel your teeth crowded after wisdom teeth eruption you can remove them to reduce excessive pressure and stress in your teeth rows. Schedule a visit to your dentist for more information and further examination.

Based on your answers, you may need to remove your wisdom tooth instead of treating it as long as you are displaying numerous inconveniences. Wisdom teeth usually prevent thorough oral hygiene so many dentists prefer to remove them before they spoil your life. The exceptions are big gaps due to missing teeth or healthy even teeth rows. Schedule a visit to your dentist for more information and further examination.

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