Wisdom teeth are “extra” teeth on the jaw because they have no clear function or role. They even cause many dangers to oral health and the body. Therefore, most cases of wisdom teeth growing number 7 are removed to protect the health of the whole body. After removing wisdom teeth, do you need to replant them? Let’s find the answer through the article below!
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1. What is the role of wisdom teeth?
Wisdom teeth have been around for thousands of years and were used by our ancestors like other molars to grind food.
Why do wisdom teeth grow? Because at that time, people were still in the stage of using rough and hard foods, even fresh foods, so they needed more chewing force, so wisdom teeth played an important role like other groups of teeth. At this time, the jaw was also expanded, so there was a clear position for the 8th tooth.
Over time, society has become more modern, food has become softer due to being cooked, so the need for wisdom teeth is not as great as before. At this time, the jaw is less active so it will gradually shrink.
Although the jaw is slimmer, the number of teeth that grow remains unchanged, including wisdom teeth, so there is often not enough space to accommodate all the teeth. At this time, because wisdom teeth grow last, instead of growing straight, they will grow stuck, grow horizontally, grow underground… causing many negative effects on oral health.
To this day, dentists have yet to determine a clear role for wisdom teeth today. Some say that if they grow straight, they can contribute to improved chewing ability. Others say they can replace the 6th or 7th molars if they are lost for some reason.
2. Should wisdom teeth be extracted?
Over time, wisdom teeth gradually lose their place because the jaw no longer grows. If they grow in a straight line, wisdom teeth will not cause any danger. On the contrary, if they grow in an impacted, crooked way and affect health, wisdom teeth extraction is absolutely necessary.
Some negative effects of wisdom teeth:
- Causes oral infections
Wisdom teeth that grow under the gum or partially grow cause damage to the gum area, creating conditions for bacteria to attack, causing pain, inflammation, and sometimes even pus discharge. If left for a long time, there is a risk of blood infection.
- Damage to adjacent teeth
Because the jawbone stops growing, there is not enough room for wisdom teeth to grow straight, so they may grow into the adjacent tooth number 7. At that time, the body or root of tooth number 7 will be injured, creating a hole for bacteria to attack, causing tooth decay and pulpitis.
- Disrupts reflexes and sensations
In the case of impacted teeth, it can compress and affect the nerves below the teeth, leading to sensory disturbances in the mucous membranes, lips, and skin around the face…
- Causes dental diseases
Even when wisdom teeth have fully grown, they are difficult to clean because they are located deep inside the jaw. If not cleaned properly, food can easily get stuck, leading to oral diseases such as tooth decay, periodontitis, gingivitis, etc.
3. Should wisdom teeth be replanted after extraction?
Considering the role, function and harm that wisdom teeth cause to oral health, extraction is extremely necessary. And the question of whether or not to replant wisdom teeth after extraction, the answer is no.
The reason why wisdom teeth do not need to be replanted after extraction is because even if they are restored, they will not improve or help the chewing function or aesthetics of the teeth. On the contrary, removal also helps limit the harmful effects caused by wisdom teeth as well as avoid the situation of misaligned teeth in case wisdom teeth grow crookedly or tilted.
The position of the wisdom tooth after extraction will be filled by the gums and surrounding tissues after a period of time, so it will not affect oral health and aesthetics.
With the question of whether to replant wisdom teeth after extraction, the above reasons hopefully have answered some of your questions. If you are having problems with your wisdom teeth, come to Westway Dental Clinic immediately, our team of orthodontic experts will examine, check and advise on appropriate treatment methods, ensuring absolute safety for your oral health.
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