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Why should you have your wisdom teeth removed ?

Dr. Jaideep James, Smile care, Vashi.

What are wisdom teeth ?

Wisdom teeth in dental parlance known as the Third molars generally are present between 18-25 years of age, there have been cases where these wisdom teeth are not present at all, and in some of the cases they do erupt fully. The presence or absence of the third molar is relative to the jaw size as there is generally a lack of accommodating space, due to smaller jaw or larger size of the teeth

Why should wisdom teeth be removed?

Wisdom teeth as a rule of thumb should almost always be removed, unless they can be well maintained and also help in chewing.

The reasons for wisdom teeth removal could be varying from impaction, cavities, pain and crowding of the other teeth, which are typical tooth growth characteristics.

Majority of people have their wisdom teeth partially covered with gums, this leads to a lot of bacterial invasion, and in most cases becomes mechanically Impossible to keep it hygienically viable, this almost every time leads to a decay, pain or swelling.

The angulated position of the wisdom tooth sometimes can put unnatural, continuous force on the adjacent tooth thereby could lead to a post orthodontic crowding of the teeth.

When should wisdom teeth be removed?

It’s always better to get wisdom tooth extracted after evaluation by the dentist. In some cases it may be indicated for extraction and in some instances it will be extracted after observation.

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Dental Care Tips for Seniors

Floss Regularly

People of every age should floss daily, but it is even more important for a senior who’s teeth have seen more wear. Be sure to floss in between every tooth on a daily basis to maintain your healthy smile.

Improved Diet

If you haven’t been the “healthiest” eater throughout your life, now is a great time to start. One way of truly improving and retaining oral health is to eat and drink healthier foods. Try to eat more green and raw vegetables, eat whole wheat, and drink less fatty milk products.

Brush Your Tongue Daily

Tongue brushing is too often overlooked, and even more so in older age. While brushing your teeth will always be essential in retaining oral health, it is much less effective unless you brush your tongue daily as well.

Ditch Refined Sugars

By now you know that too much refined sugar is certainly no good for your teeth. Try to cut out refined sugars from your diet as much as possible. However, we know some patients never loose their sweet tooth. Thankfully, these days there are hundreds of healthy snacks and desserts on the market with sugar alternatives that are just as delicious as other sweets.

Provide Dentists With Med Records

If you take one or more medications or have had any surgeries since your last dental visit, be sure to inform your dentist. This will give your dentist the information they need to assure you are given the correct treatment as well as medications if they are necessary.

Treat Dentures Like Teeth

Although dentures are not real teeth, you should always treat them as such. Brush them daily and keep them in the best of shape. This will save you both embarrassment and money in the end, and leave you with a bright and beautiful smile to share.

Never Decrease Brushing

As some patients get older, they brush their teeth less often or for less time. Some seniors simply fall asleep early and forget to brush. Others may experience arthritis pain, which may prompt them to brush for less time. There are devices you can buy or make to decrease arthritis pain while brushing, and you can set a bedtime alarm for you to get your teeth brushed if it is becoming a problem. Don’t let anything get in the way of your oral health!

Upkeep Dental Visits

No matter how healthy your teeth are, it is important to make yearly visits to your dentist. Your dentist will provide you with the best services for your age and make sure your teeth are staying aligned and healthy.  They may perform additional services for you at your age to assure your teeth are healthy and you are able to perform the tasks you need to, from chewing to laughing.

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