WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU DELAY WISDOM TOOTH REMOVAL?

🤔 Have you been advised to remove your wisdom tooth, even planned for it - yet still kept hesitating? In reality, postponing wisdom tooth extraction doesn’t just prolong the pain; it also quietly paves the way for more complex complications. 

👉 Join Specialist Level 1 Doctor Bui Xuan Dat - in Odonto-Stomatology at CarePlus to explore the details below! 

1️⃣ When do you need to have your wisdom tooth removed? 

Wisdom tooth often erupt when the jawbone is fully developed, and the gums have become firm, which can cause discomfort or pain. Extraction is therefore considered an effective solution to relieve symptoms, prevent inflammation, and avoid damage to adjacent tooth. 

✅ Depending on the position, direction of eruption, and potential impact on your oral health, the doctor will assess and determine whether wisdom tooth extraction is necessary. Below are situations where removal is recommended: 

▪️ Wisdom tooth that are decayed or affected by periodontal disease. 

▪️ Impacted or misaligned wisdom tooth (fully covered by the gums) that can cause pain, infection, or cyst formation. 

▪️ Wisdom tooth that have not yet caused complications but create a food-trapping gap between them and the neighboring tooth, posing a risk to those tooth. 

▪️ Wisdom tooth that erupt normally with enough space but lack an opposing tooth to occlude with. Over time, they may over-erupt toward the opposite jaw, forming a “step” beside the adjacent tooth. This makes food more likely to accumulate, increasing the risk of infection or gum ulceration in the opposing arch. 

▪️ Wisdom tooth that erupt straight with enough space but have abnormal shapes (small, malformed, etc.). Gaps between them and adjacent tooth can trap food, eventually causing cavities and periodontal disease in the neighboring tooth. 

2️⃣ What complications can delay wisdom tooth extraction lead to? 

❗ If you have wisdom tooth that need removal but continue to postpone treatment, you may eventually experience: 

▪️ Adjacent tooth decay: caused by plaque buildup in areas that are difficult to clean, allowing bacteria to multiply and gradually damage the tooth. 

▪️ Gingivitis and periodontitis: the pressure and irritation caused by wisdom tooth can damage surrounding gum tissue, leading to redness, swelling, pain, or bleeding. 

▪️ Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain: impacted wisdom tooth may alter the jaw’s alignment, triggering TMJ discomfort and affecting chewing and speaking. 

▪️ Weakening of the second molar (tooth #7): impacted wisdom tooth can exert pressure on the adjacent molar, causing bone loss, looseness, or even tooth loss. 

▪️ Jaw misalignment: the pressure from erupting wisdom tooth can push neighboring tooth out of alignment, causing bite issues and making future orthodontic treatment more difficult. 

Delaying extraction for too long may result in more complicated procedures and significantly higher treatment costs later on. 

3️⃣ A gentle and comfortable wisdom tooth extraction experience at CarePlus 

Wisdom tooth extraction isn’t as intimidating as you may think - especially when performed correctly, with modern technology and by experienced professionals. 

✅ At CarePlus, the procedure is supported by advanced ultrasonic technology, which gently separates tissue and removes the tooth with minimal swelling, reduced discomfort, and faster healing. 

✅ Our highly experienced and dedicated Odonto-Stomatology specialists conduct comprehensive examinations, imaging diagnostics, and personalized extraction plans based on your condition. 

Let CarePlus make your wisdom tooth removal smooth, painless, and worry-free. 

📍 Kindly contact our free hotline 1800 6116 to book your consultation and wisdom tooth assessment today! 

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