Wisdom Teeth Removal Darwin

Strategise for Wisdom Teeth Removal Surgery with the Help of Darwin’s Hyalite Dental Surgery

Wisdom teeth are among the more substantial curiosities of the dental profession and the human body in general. Growing in at the back of your mouth as a third set of molars, your wisdom teeth are not always functional. The common belief is that wisdom teeth were an evolutionary response to our ancestors eating tougher, rougher foods such as raw meat or plants. As other teeth were damaged or fell out, the wisdom teeth grew in as healthy, durable replacements. This point would explain why wisdom teeth typically don’t come in until somewhere between the ages of 17 and 21. Fortunately, our teeth don’t see anywhere near the abuse that our ancestors’ did, but we have continued to grow wisdom teeth. Often, these teeth will require removal, and Hyalite Dental Surgery offers wisdom teeth removal in Darwin to oblige that need.

Why Wisdom Teeth Are a Problem for Some Patients

It makes sense that wisdom teeth were an evolutionary response to situations where our ancestors needed replacement teeth. They don’t add any additional function, and many people don’t have room for them in their mouths. As a result, wisdom teeth can crowd your mouth and push against your other teeth, causing alignment issues and other problems in the future.

Planning your wisdom teeth surgery in Darwin is the best way to avert these problems. Removing your wisdom teeth can free up space in your mouth, leaving your other teeth with the space they need to be healthy. Typically, dentists recommend removing your wisdom teeth sooner rather than later—after they grow in of course. As we get older, the bones in the jaw and mouth become harder, which makes it more problematic to remove wisdom teeth.

Some patients do have room in their mouths to accommodate wisdom teeth and won’t need to go through the process of having those teeth removed. However, all patients should consult a dentist to see what course of action is best. Even if your wisdom teeth aren’t causing pain or other symptoms right now doesn’t mean they won’t eventually. 

Also, if your wisdom teeth haven’t erupted yet, they could be impacted, which means that they are being blocked by the jaw bone or by neighbouring teeth. Impacted wisdom teeth are a significant problem because the roots will continue to grow, even though the teeth themselves have nowhere to go. This issue can cause severe pain, along with other more serious oral health problems. Planning wisdom teeth removal in Darwin is especially vital for patients with impacted wisdom teeth.

Talk to a Dentist about Your Wisdom Teeth Removal Surgery in Darwin

Issues such as pain and irritation at the back of the mouth, pressure on your other teeth or even difficulty eating are common in patients whose wisdom teeth are causing problems. If you are experiencing these symptoms, there is a high likelihood that you will need wisdom teeth surgery in Darwin.

Even if you don’t have any symptoms, it is a good idea to consult a dentist in your late teens or early 20s, when your wisdom teeth are coming in. A dentist will be able to examine your teeth, take an X-ray and assess the situation. 

Whether your wisdom teeth are causing space problems in your mouth, fit comfortably, or are impacted, our team at Hyalite Dental Surgery can provide a professional opinion. If you need wisdom teeth removal surgery in Darwin, we can also make those arrangements. Nevertheless, schedule your appointment with us today to find out what the next steps are for you.

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