What are the side effects of not pulling wisdom teeth? #### 1... Pressure on adjacent teeth: When the wisdom tooth does not have enough space to grow, it puts pressure on the side teeth. This pressure can cause a disorder in the order of the teeth, especially in the lower jaw, and jeopardize the treatment results in people who have had orthodontics. Also, the abnormal contact of the wisdom tooth with the side tooth can cause decay, wear and tear of the tooth root, and damage to the root. Nearby teeth... #### 2... Gingivitis and infection (pericoronitis): In cases where the wisdom tooth is partially buried, part of the gum remains on it and creates a suitable environment for the growth of bacteria. This situation can lead to inflammation and infection of the gum, which is accompanied by pain, swelling, bad breath, and sometimes fever. Rarely, these cysts may They can turn into benign tumors or abnormal tumors that require extensive surgery.. Since the wisdom tooth is located at the end of the jaw and it is difficult to access it for a toothbrush or dental floss, it is difficult to keep this area clean from acne. and chronic jaw headache: The presence of a hidden wisdom tooth can cause continuous pain in the jaw area... The pressure of the tooth on the surrounding tissues or the resulting inflammation may cause pain that is transmitted to the ear, head or even the neck... #### 6... Disorders in dental and orthodontic treatments: For those who have done orthodontics or are planning to do it, the presence of wisdom teeth can jeopardize the results of the treatment... these teeth cause displacement of other teeth by applying pressure from the end of the jaw and sometimes cause the teeth to fall apart after orthodontics.... They may also cause problems in the prosthesis or implant process: In some special cases where the wisdom tooth is very deep and close to the mandibular nerve, the lack of timely treatment may cause direct pressure on this nerve. The result can be numbness, tingling or pain in the lower lip, chin or even the tongue. Diagnosing and following up the status of wisdom teeth, especially if they are hidden or semi-hidden, is a specialized issue that requires a clinical and radiological examination. In general, if a person is between 17 and 25 years old and still has his wisdom tooth extracted or does not know what condition it is in, it is better to visit a dentist for a complete examination of the teeth. vector (Panoramic) - **Wisdom tooth decay:** Because the wisdom tooth is located at the end of the jaw, it is difficult to clean it and it causes the gums to rot very quickly... -*** food stuck and bacterial growth causes gingivitis or frequent infection around this tooth... - **Disturbance of the order of the teeth (especially after orthodontics):** In some people, the wisdom tooth causes the front teeth to move and crowd the row of teeth. Treatment, the wisdom tooth must be extracted.... **Mismatch with the opposite tooth:** If the wisdom tooth has grown in one tooth and is not in contact with only one of them... Chewing or asymmetric wear of the teeth... How is wisdom tooth surgery performed?... Before the surgery, the dentist checks the exact location of the hidden wisdom tooth, its growth angle and proximity to the jaw nerve... Local anesthesia causes The pain does not occur in the patient's area.. the wisdom tooth can be accessed.... then by moving aside the gum tissue, the bone area on the tooth is visible.... if the tooth is completely inside the bone, the dentist uses a special tool to remove some of the bone around the tooth in order to access the entire tooth.... This is done very carefully so as not to damage the surrounding nerves.... In these cases, the tooth is divided into several parts and each part is divided into small parts. After the complete preparation of the site, the tooth or its parts are slowly removed.. Then the surgical site is completely washed and cleaned so that no bone or tooth remains.. After the tooth is removed, the gum incision is closed with absorbable or non-absorbable sutures. Sucking to prevent Bleeding, infection and pain... The recovery period after wisdom tooth surgery usually lasts between 7 and 10 days, but this period may be slightly different depending on the general health of the patient, the degree of complexity of the surgery, the age of the person, and compliance with post-operative care. Cold compresses and rest are enough. From the third day onwards, the symptoms of acute symptoms gradually decrease and many patients can resume their daily activities. warm and Avoid intense physical activities.. If non-absorbable sutures are used, these sutures are usually removed by the dentist within 7 to 10 days.. The dentist's recommendations and proper care of the surgical site play an important role in preventing complications such as cavity dryness, severe pain after infection, severe pain.. day, bad breath, unusual swelling, or fever, immediate visit to the dentist is necessary... Swelling, infection or the sensation of a foreign body in the gum is accompanied.... What is the best method to detect a hidden wisdom tooth? The most important and accurate diagnostic tool is panoramic imaging (OPG).. a type of radiology photograph that shows the general view of the jaw, tooth, root, surrounding bone and the position of the wisdom tooth in one image.. Symptoms of wisdom tooth infection - Constant or throbbing pain in the back of the jaw - Swelling and inflammation of the gums around wisdom teeth - Bad breath or unpleasant taste in the mouth - Difficulty opening the mouth or chewing > Click for complete information on the symptoms of tooth infection.... - Fever or feeling of warmth in the face pus discharge from the gums (in advanced cases) - Swelling of the lymph nodes of the face or neck **Final Notes** Although a wisdom tooth may be asymptomatic at first, in the long term it can lead to numerous and sometimes serious complications.. including pressure on the adjacent teeth, decay, infection, gingivitis, cyst formation, damage to the jaw nerve and disruption in orthodontic or prosthetic treatments.... Early diagnosis of this condition with clinical examination and appropriate imaging plays an important role in preventing future problems.... considering that many of these complications are recommended to adults who Under early and gradual examination.. by the dentist so that preventive or treatment measures should be taken on time if necessary.. Observing oral and dental hygiene, visiting the dentist regularly and knowing the condition of the wisdom teeth will be an effective step in maintaining oral and dental health and preventing complex and expensive treatments in the future.