{"id":55,"date":"2017-09-09T20:44:29","date_gmt":"2017-09-09T20:44:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.costellodental.com\/blog\/?p=55"},"modified":"2024-06-28T19:38:27","modified_gmt":"2024-06-28T19:38:27","slug":"truth-wisdom-teeth-really-removed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.costellodental.com\/blog\/truth-wisdom-teeth-really-removed\/","title":{"rendered":"The Truth About Wisdom Teeth \u2014 Should They Really Be Removed?"},"content":{"rendered":"<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-56\" src=\"https:\/\/www.costellodental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/AdobeStock_85827368__1510260589_38693-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"extracted tooth\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.costellodental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/AdobeStock_85827368__1510260589_38693-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.costellodental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/AdobeStock_85827368__1510260589_38693.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Wisdom teeth got their name because they tend to show up later in life \u2014 when a person is older and supposedly \u201cwiser.\u201d However, despite having a cool name, these third molars have been a major cause of oral health problems for countless individuals. Other people, however, keep their wisdom teeth for their entire life without experiencing any issues. If your wisdom teeth aren\u2019t giving you any trouble, do you really need to get them removed? Your dentist in Arlington Heights offers a professional opinion.\n\n<!--more-->\n<h2>What\u2019s Wrong With Wisdom Teeth?<\/h2>\nYour wisdom teeth might not be causing you any problems right now, but that doesn\u2019t mean they won\u2019t start to wreak havoc later. They can become impacted, which means that they don\u2019t fully emerge from your jaw. They get trapped, and when they\u2019re stuck there, they increase your chances of infection. Another potential problem with them is that they may push against your other teeth, crowding them and causing them to become crooked and misaligned.\n\nIt\u2019s impossible to predict when \u2014 or even if \u2014 wisdom teeth will become a problem. In some individuals, they act as normal, healthy chompers. However, it\u2019s best to listen to your dentist\u2019s recommendation on whether you should get them removed.\n\nThere is a specific window, usually when a person is between 18 and 24 years old, when the extraction surgery is easiest. If you wait until you\u2019re older, your bones will be harder, which means getting your wisdom teeth removed will be more complicated and possibly more painful.\n<h2>It Might Be Better to Leave Them In<\/h2>\nMany dentists are skilled at removing wisdom teeth. It\u2019s a common surgery, and complications are rare. But that doesn\u2019t mean that nothing bad will happen. If you have diabetes or certain other medical conditions, you might be at a greater risk for infections from the surgery.\n\nAnother thing to consider is the recovery time. Normally, it takes about a week for the pain of the surgery to go away.\n\nYour dentist will talk to you about all the potential advantages and disadvantages of leaving your wisdom teeth where they are. The best choice for you will depend largely on your dentist\u2019s assessment of the situation and your personal feelings on the matter.\n<h2>Stay in Touch With Your Dentist<\/h2>\nIf you decide to leave your wisdom teeth in for now, it\u2019s important that you schedule regular visits to your dentist. He or she will examine your teeth and check on your third molars. If it looks like trouble is brewing, your dentist will let you know. You can schedule the extraction surgery before your wisdom teeth lead to any serious problems.\n\nWhat\u2019s the bottom line on wisdom teeth? It might be best to get them removed even if they aren\u2019t bothering you, but that is a decision that should take place between you and your dentist.\n\n<strong>About Costello Dental<\/strong>\n\nThe team of five dentists at Costello Dental puts their experience and passion to work to help their patients achieve excellent oral health. If you have questions or concerns about your wisdom teeth, use our expertise! You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.costellodental.com\/contact.html\">contact our office<\/a> at 847-259-1111.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Wisdom teeth got their name because they tend to show up later in life \u2014 when a person is older and supposedly \u201cwiser.\u201d However, despite having a cool name, these third molars have been a major cause of oral health problems for countless individuals. Other people, however, keep their wisdom teeth for their entire life without experiencing any issues. 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