Do wisdom teeth need to be removed? Why do some people not need to have them removed?

Teeth will accompany us throughout our lives and are closely connected with our daily lives. Therefore, dental health is very important to us. Everyone will face different dental problems at every stage. From infancy to old age, there will always be various dental problems that bother us.

So today, I will take you to learn about wisdom teeth, which many people are concerned about. Why are wisdom teeth called wisdom teeth? Do wisdom teeth have to be removed?

Wisdom teeth are actually the third molars, the eighth teeth located to the left or right of the midline of the mouth. The reason why they are called wisdom teeth is because they erupt close to adulthood or after adulthood, so many people think that wisdom teeth grow when people gradually mature, so they are called wisdom teeth. However, although wisdom teeth are called wisdom teeth, they have nothing to do with a person's IQ.

Many people have headaches because of wisdom teeth and think that wisdom teeth must be removed. However, whether wisdom teeth need to be removed actually depends on the following aspects:

1. If wisdom teeth do not have corresponding teeth to occlude, they will gradually elongate and grow in an incorrect position, which may be different from the surrounding teeth. This can easily cause food to get stuck in the gaps between teeth, further promoting bacterial growth and easily corroding the surrounding teeth. In this case, wisdom teeth need to be removed to avoid affecting dental health.

2. If wisdom teeth repeatedly cause gum swelling and pain, it may be because the wisdom teeth are growing in the wrong direction. If they are not cleaned properly, bacteria will accumulate. If the discomfort does not disappear after the teeth are fully erupted, you need to remove the wisdom teeth in time.

3. When wisdom teeth are decayed over a large area, it means that this tooth cannot help us chew normally. When we usually clean our teeth, we neglect to clean them properly, which leads to this situation. If we find that wisdom teeth are decayed, we need to remove them as soon as possible.

4. If the growth position and eruption direction of the wisdom tooth are normal, and it can establish a normal occlusal relationship with the opposing teeth, it can play a role in chewing without causing other damage; this wisdom tooth is functional and does not need to be extracted.

In general, if wisdom teeth have hidden dangers or cause trouble, they need to be checked and resolved in time. Finally, I still recommend that whether you have wisdom teeth removed or not, you need to take good care of your teeth, brush your teeth in the morning and evening, and rinse your mouth in time after meals.