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Wisdom teeth Dentist Brisbane: Treat Your Teeth

What are Wisdom Teeth?

Wisdom teeth were historically necessary for our ancestors who consumed rougher diets. However, due to changes in dietary habits and jaw size reduction over time, many people nowadays don’t have adequate space in their mouths to accommodate these extra teeth.

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An OPG (Orthopantomogram) machine is a specialized dental X-ray unit used to capture a panoramic or wide-view image of the entire mouth, including the teeth, jaws, and surrounding structures in a single image. It’s a valuable diagnostic tool commonly used in dentistry to provide a comprehensive view of the oral and maxillofacial region.

The OPG machine is a crucial imaging tool in dentistry, offering a wide view of the oral and maxillofacial region in a single image. Its ability to provide comprehensive information aids in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning for various dental and oral conditions including wisdom teeth.

Troubles Caused by Wisdom Teeth

  1. Impacted Wisdom Teeth: When there’s not enough space for them to emerge properly, they can become impacted, trapped beneath the gum line. This can cause pain, swelling, and infection.

  2. Crowding: Wisdom teeth can also cause overcrowding or shifting of adjacent teeth as they try to erupt, leading to misalignment or orthodontic issues.

  3. Infection and Gum Disease: Because they are hard to clean, partially erupted wisdom teeth can attract bacteria, leading to infections, gum disease, and even decay in neighboring teeth.

Treatment Options

Monitoring: In some cases, if the wisdom teeth are healthy, properly positioned, and not causing any issues, a dentist or oral surgeon might suggest periodic monitoring to ensure they aren’t causing problems later on.

Extraction: When wisdom teeth cause pain, infections, damage to neighboring teeth, or orthodontic problems, extraction is often recommended. This can be done by a dentist or oral surgeon.

Surgical Removal: Impacted wisdom teeth usually require surgical extraction, where an incision is made in the gum and sometimes a small portion of bone is removed to access and remove the tooth.

Pain Management: Pain relief medication, antibiotics (if there’s an infection), and saltwater rinses can help manage discomfort and promote healing after extraction.

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Aftercare:

Following wisdom tooth extraction, it’s essential to follow the dentist’s or oral surgeon’s post-operative care instructions. This often includes avoiding certain foods, practicing good oral hygiene, and attending follow-up appointments.

Regular dental check-ups can help monitor the development of wisdom teeth and catch any potential issues early. If there’s a concern about wisdom teeth causing discomfort or potential problems, consulting a dentist or oral surgeon for an evaluation is advisable.

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Wisdom Teeth Dentist Brisbane: FAQs

Wisdom teeth are the third set of molars that typically emerge between the ages of 17 and 25 at the back of the mouth.

No, not everyone develops wisdom teeth. Some people may have one, two, three, or all four wisdom teeth, while others may not develop them at all.

Wisdom teeth can cause problems due to a lack of space in the mouth, leading to impaction, crowding, infections, or other dental issues.

Impacted wisdom teeth are teeth that don’t have enough room to emerge or grow normally. They can be partially or fully trapped beneath the gum line or jawbone.

Not necessarily. Some impacted wisdom teeth may not cause any problems and can be monitored. However, if they cause pain, infections, or dental issues, extraction might be recommended.

Extraction involves numbing the area with local anesthesia or sedation, making an incision in the gum if necessary, removing the tooth, and then stitching the incision closed if needed.

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