As we all know wisdom tooth pain is very severe and unbearable. It can progress to severe infection and swelling. So it is highly important to get wisdom teeth treated in time.
But not all wisdom teeth require treatment. So the question arises when to get them treated or removed (extraction).
Let us see when is the treatment required for wisdom teeth.
⦁ Severe recurrent pain in and around wisdom tooth. The pain may or may not be accompanied by swelling.
⦁ Recurrent Pericoronitis (inflammation of the gums surrounding hte crown of a partially erupted tooth).
⦁ Deep decay in wisdom tooth.
⦁ Pain on pressure in wisdom tooth.
⦁ If the wisdom tooth is causing erosional cavity in adjacent second molar.
⦁ Excessive food lodgement in wisdom tooth area.
⦁ Difficulty in maintaining oral hygiene in wisdom tooth area.
⦁ For management of cysts and tumours.
⦁ Prevention of large pathologies resulting in jaw fracture.
⦁ For orthognathic surgeries.
⦁ Before orthodontic treatment.
⦁ For proper retention of prosthesis.
So if you are suffering from any of the above mentioned problems then you should get your wisdom tooth treated as per your dentist's advice after clinical examination and investigation.