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Are you part of the population that does not develop wisdom teeth?

 The assertion that the trial furniture is useless is erroneous and lacks scientific basis.

part of the population does not develop wisdom teeth

Third molars should be considered as additional molars.

Third molars, also called wisdom teeth, should be considered additional molars. However, 25% of the population lacks at least one of these molars (they do not form), and 10% lacks them entirely. This is because our diet is becoming softer and softer, which has meant that neither such a large jaw nor so many teeth are necessary.

The mouth goes through several stages of tooth eruption. After the outbreak of the primary teeth, between six months and two years of age, the first permanent molars begin to appear at the age of six. After that, the permanent teeth finish erupting around 12 years of age, except for the third molars, which usually erupt between 17 and 22 years of age. They are called wisdom teeth because they appear at the age of maturity.
The statement that wisdom teeth serve no purpose is erroneous and lacks any scientific basis. The third molars should be considered as just another tooth since they serve the same purpose as the rest of the teeth: to grind, chew and facilitate the digestion of food.

 Frequent problems


Occasionally, the position of the third molars or the lack of space causes a series of problems:


  •  Infection: Pericoronaritis (inflammation around the crown of the wisdom tooth) is the most frequent complication.
  •  Crowding: The inadequate thrust of the wisdom tooth when trying to erupt can sometimes cause the incisors to become crowded.
  •  Cyst: A wisdom tooth can lead to the formation of cysts, which will require surgical intervention.
  • Damage to the neighboring tooth: The improper position of the third molar can damage the adjacent molar, causing caries or reabsorbing its root.

When the third molars erupt, you feel a sensation of heat and pressure, swollen gums, pain in the tooth or ear and throat, or a strange taste in the mouth; it is recommended to visit the dentist soon as possible.

Many of these complications can be resolved by treatment with antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs. Still, in other cases, removing the wisdom tooth at the dentist's discretion will be necessary.

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