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Is Wisdom Tooth Removal Necessary?

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Posted on Thu, 7 Jul 2016
Question: Hello, I am 27 yrs old and still have my wisdom teeth in, and have been recommended by dentists to remove them, although they just dont bother me so Ive neglected doing so, and feel it isnt necessary. I just wanted an opinion on that. XXXX
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Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (46 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It is not mandatory to get them removed..

Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query in detail and will try my level best to resolve it as your dentist to the best of my knowledge and experience..

As per your query, if you have a wisdom tooth that is not bothering yoy, then it is not always necessary to get it extracted..

Although it does not participate in any of the function that are performed by other teeth that is chewing of food, so in case if you get it removed also it will not hamper any of the functions of your mouth..

Please answer the following questions so that I can advise you appropriately that whether you need extraction of the wisdom tooth or not.
1. Are all your wisdom teeth that is both upper and lower are advised extraction or any one in particular?
2. Are your wisdom teeth completely erupted or they are partially erupted?
3. If they are completely erupted, then are they straight or tilted towards cheek?

Please revert back with answers..

Regards.
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Is Wisdom Tooth Removal Necessary?

Brief Answer: It is not mandatory to get them removed.. Detailed Answer: Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query in detail and will try my level best to resolve it as your dentist to the best of my knowledge and experience.. As per your query, if you have a wisdom tooth that is not bothering yoy, then it is not always necessary to get it extracted.. Although it does not participate in any of the function that are performed by other teeth that is chewing of food, so in case if you get it removed also it will not hamper any of the functions of your mouth.. Please answer the following questions so that I can advise you appropriately that whether you need extraction of the wisdom tooth or not. 1. Are all your wisdom teeth that is both upper and lower are advised extraction or any one in particular? 2. Are your wisdom teeth completely erupted or they are partially erupted? 3. If they are completely erupted, then are they straight or tilted towards cheek? Please revert back with answers.. Regards.