Can’t I Just Leave My Wisdom Tooth Untreated? (Wisdom Tooth Extraction)

Wisdom tooth extraction done safely and accurately

Wisdom tooth extraction

Side effects of wisdom teeth

There is a common perception that wisdom tooth extraction is very painful.

However, in reality, the level of pain varies depending on

where the wisdom tooth is located,

how close it is to the nerves,

and the distance from adjacent teeth.

If the diagnosis shows that extraction is definitely necessary,

it is usually because the tooth can cause problems such as

cavities, inflammation, cysts, and pain.

Cases where wisdom tooth extraction is needed

Wisdom teeth are treated differently depending on the type.

Properly aligned wisdom tooth:

It may be able to function normally, so extraction may not be necessary.

Partially impacted wisdom tooth:

Only part of it is covered by the gum, so the risk of cavities and inflammation is high.

Fully impacted wisdom tooth:

It is buried under the gum and may lead to an odontogenic cyst.

Horizontal wisdom tooth:

It grows at an angle and can cause pain in the neighboring tooth.

Except for properly aligned wisdom teeth,

other types of wisdom teeth

usually cause problems, so extraction is recommended.

Side effects and precautions for wisdom tooth extraction

If the impaction is deep

or the tooth is closely connected to a nerve,

special caution is needed during extraction.

Otherwise,

it can lead to side effects such as

dry socket,

swelling,

bleeding,

nerve damage,

and maxillary sinus perforation.

For this reason, wisdom tooth extraction

is safer when performed at a place with specialized equipment and experienced medical staff.

For this reason, dental clinics that only provide general treatment

often do not perform extractions.

Problems if wisdom teeth are left untreated

If wisdom teeth are left alone, they can cause bigger problems.

Wisdom tooth cyst:

If a cyst formed around the crown grows larger, there is a risk of nerve paralysis or jawbone fracture.

External root resorption of the molar:

As the wisdom tooth resorbs the adjacent molar, it becomes difficult to use the normal tooth.

Gum-bone ankylosis:

As the periodontal ligament degenerates, the bone and the wisdom tooth root fuse, making extraction more difficult.

Recommended clinic for wisdom tooth extraction

If you are considering wisdom tooth extraction,

we recommend Gangnam Saero Dental Clinic, a dental clinic where the exact nerve location is identified in detail,

and an oral and maxillofacial surgery specialist

personally performs the extraction.

Gangnam Saero Dental Clinic is equipped with specialist medical staff and the latest equipment,

making it possible to perform safe wisdom tooth extractions with minimal pain.

Safe wisdom tooth extraction with reduced pain,

join Gangnam Saero Dental Clinic near Gangnam Station.

• This post is a post provided by a medical institution due to a third-party contractual relationship and includes medical information.