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Top Wisdom Tooth Facts

Discover fascinating wisdom tooth facts with Health Chakra. Gain insights into this dental milestone for optimal oral health!

Top wisdom tooth facts

Many of us have firsthand knowledge of the suffering that can result from wisdom teeth. Finding your current point in the process or identifying underlying problems that need to be fixed might be challenging.

The experts at our dental office at Health Chakra can help you with this. We are here to analyse the growth of your wisdom teeth and to provide you advice on whether an extraction is necessary.

As the final set of teeth erupts, wisdom teeth are vulnerable to infections and other oral health issues because of their location at the very end of the human dental arch.

Informative Wisdom Teeth Statistics

  • The number of wisdom teeth that each person has varies. Naturally, between one and four wisdom teeth erupt in the majority of people. A very small fraction of us actually has more than four, while others of us have none at all. Supernumerary teeth are those that erupt following the fourth tooth. 

  • The phrase "wisdom tooth" in English conjures up the idea that third molars erupt when we are older and, in some cases, wiser! The meaning of "wisdom teeth" varies slightly depending on the language. Because we experience our first romantic relationships around the time our wisdom teeth erupt, the moniker for third molars in Korean is "love teeth.”

  • "Wisdom teeth get trapped in the jaw and don't emerge when they don't have enough room to grow normally. We refer to these as impacted teeth. The skeleton of a lady between the ages of 25 and 35 who passed away about 15,000 years ago included the oldest instance of an impacted tooth ever discovered. The assumption that impacted teeth are a new ailment brought on by recent changes in our dietary patterns was called into question by this case. 


  • Typically, wisdom teeth erupt between the ages of 16 and 25. They can truly erupt at any time, so that is just a generalisation. Strangely, a 94-year-old man witnessed wisdom teeth erupt back in 2017 - the oldest person to ever develop a wisdom tooth, according to the Guinness Book of Records.


  • At least one wisdom tooth has been impacted in nine out of 10 people. When there is not enough room for a tooth to erupt into the mouth fully, it gets impacted. If neglected, this can erode adjoining teeth or spread illness.


  • While some of us have more wisdom teeth than others, there are variations in the number of roots that are connected to each wisdom tooth. For this reason, you should consult your local dentist for guidance if you feel pain in your wisdom teeth. If left untreated, the root may tighten its hold or develop new roots from the exposed tooth. 

So, never ignore your wisdom teeth. Be wise and get it checked immediately. Book your appointment through the Health Chakra app!


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Although every patient is different, in general, wisdom teeth may need to be removed if there are any oral abnormalities, such as pain, infection, cysts, tumors, damage to nearby teeth, gum disease, or tooth decay (if it is not possible or desirable to restore the tooth)

In addition, your dentist might advise getting your wisdom teeth removed if you need braces or other dental work.


Our dentists will inspect your mouth and take an x-ray before making any judgments. The ideal course of action can be discussed with you before the treatment is started.

Wisdom Tooth Extraction

A wisdom tooth that becomes caught in the jaw (impacted) and never breaks through the gums, results in red, swollen, and painful gums around the tooth that has only partially erupted.

Conclusion:

We sincerely hope that these wisdom teeth facts have been educational for you.

Are your wisdom teeth causing you problems? If so, our dentists can help you understand your condition better and can advise on whether you should have your wisdom teeth removed. Please don't hesitate to make an appointment if you want to have treatment for your wisdom teeth from us today. Book your appointment through the Health Chakra app now!

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