Get a Widget for this title
The benefits of having your wisdom teeth removed
Article Toolsby Dr Dave
With due respect to the previous 2 articles, the current mindset of most members of the professional dental community with regard to third molars (wisdom teeth) is that if it isn't causing problems, or doesn't appear to have the potential to cause a problem, leave it alone.
Impacted (failure to erupt) wisdom teeth not causing problems do not have to be extracted just because they're wisdom teeth. Yes, they should be monitored to make sure pathology isn't developing (cysts, tumors, impingement of other teeth, infection). But if they're benignly sitting in the bone, leave them alone. A number of people don't have enough space for these teeth and develop the previously described pericornitis and do need their removal.
Remember that any type of surgery, even in the mouth, can invite problems so evaluate needs wisely.
Learn more about this author, Dr Dave.
Click here to send this author comments or questions.
Below are the top articles rated and ranked by Helium members on:
The benefits of having your wisdom teeth removed
-
1 of 9
by peterpan
The third molars commonly known as the wisdom teeth usually erupt at the age of 18. It functions just like the other molars
-
2 of 9
by Uma Shankari
Ever since hominids started walking upright, their jaws have been shrinking (and their brains expanding) over the millenia
-
3 of 9
by Cyrus Dehkan
As we humans evolved our diets and therefore our use of the various types of teeth that we possess have changed. Unfortunately
-
4 of 9
by Sophie
I had all of my wisdom teeth extracted last year and I am glad I came to that decision. I have never liked the idea of surgery.
-
5 of 9
by Bob Lion
Without a doubt, getting my wisdom teeth moved is one of the best decisions I have made in a while regarding my health.
View All Articles on:
The benefits of having your wisdom teeth removed
Add your voice
Know something about The benefits of having your wisdom teeth removed?
We want to hear your view. 
Write now!
Helium Debate
Cast your vote!
Which are better for crooked teeth, veneers or caps?
Click for your side.
- Best Hanukkah gifts for children
- Best websites to download Hanukkah songs and music
- How to teach Hanukkah traditions to young children
- A guide to conducting performance reviews
- How long to wait before firing an employee for poor performance
- Recovering from a poor performance review
- Getting accepted by your boyfriend's parents
- Great Christmas gift ideas for under $20
- Great gift ideas for your wife
- Christmas ball craft projects for adults
- How to decorate Christmas cookies
- Christmas games for adults
- Christmas 2009: Hottest new TV show DVDs
- Tips for playing Ponzi Inc. on Facebook
- How to party with your kids for New Year's Eve
- Ways to whiten your teeth at home
- Why smoking should be banned in all public places
- What is chlorine allergy
- Tips for relieving sinus pressure
- Reasons for pain in the lower left abdomen
- How much is too much vitamin B12?
- What are the symptoms of swine flu?
- The side effects of using a neti pot
- Allergic reactions: Swollen lips
- The debate over legalizing marijuana
- How to recognize and treat hypothermia in winter
- What are the benefits of healthy sleep
- Winter exercises: Outdoor running safety tips
- Winter exercises: How to enjoy winter walks
- How to exercise safely in cold weather
- Are American doctors over-prescribing medication?
- Lemon water and honey with cinnamon: A drink that can keep you healthy in all seasons
- What’s the best way to cure a headache?
- The best filling foods for Weight Watchers members
- The benefits of going to weekly Weight Watchers meetings
- How the Weight Watchers points tracker can help you make better choices
- The importance of exercise for Weight Watchers success
- The best frozen meals for Weight Watchers
- The importance of tracking your food when doing Weight Watchers
- What to eat for breakfast on Weight Watchers
- Weight Watchers tips for vacation
- Christmas 2009: Hottest new health-related books for teens
- Tips for maintaining your weight in Weight Watchers
- The importance of following the Weight Watchers good health guidelines
- How to come out of a plateau in Weight Watchers
- Christmas 2009: Hottest new fitness gifts
- How to cure stomach aches without medicine
- Weight Watchers easy meals suggestions
- How to figure out your daily Weight Watchers points target
- How to estimate Weight Watchers points when eating out
- The health benefits of dried apricots
- How to determine serving sizes in Weight Watchers
- An overview on the Weight Watchers point system
- The effects of eating late at night
- Weight Watchers snack foods suggestions
- How to find a local Weight Watchers meeting
- How to lose 20 pounds in two weeks
- How to lose 10 pounds in a week
- How to use a Weight Watchers points tracker
- The benefits of using Weight Watchers online e-tools
- Causes of night sweats in men
- Exercises that burn the most calories
- How to make your waist smaller
- Crack addict: Before, during and after the addiction
- How to get rid of a dry cough
- Natural remedy treatments for sinusitis
- How to lose 10 pounds fast
- How heroin affects the brain
- The importance of fasting before a blood test
- What is a an alcohol induced blackout and why is it dangerous?
- Pilonidal cyst: Surgery treatment and recovery time
- Side effects of donating plasma
- Causes of shortness of breath after eating
- Adapted PE for autistic children
- How to get rid of a cold sore
- How open-ended questions are used in counseling
- How to cure a persistent dry cough
- How to stop a persistent cough
- Holiday gift ideas for autistic children
- Home remedies for postnasal drip and sinus infections
- When to see a doctor for cough
- Men, are you ejaculating too fast?
- How to get rid of a sore throat
- Ways to detoxify your body naturally
- How long does marijuana (THC) stay in your body?
- Is bronchitis contagious?
- Black tongue: Common causes and treatments
- How to get rid of excessive mucous naturally
- What it means to find blood in the toilet
- On becoming a vegetarian: pros and cons
- Flomax side effects
- How long does postpartum depression last?
- Signs of emotional immaturity
- How to remove yellow tartar from teeth
- What to eat after your wisdom teeth are extracted
- How to relieve gallbladder pain
- Easy exercises to do at home
- How to deal with people with borderline personality disorder
- Causes for black spots in vision
- What you need to know about allergies to bananas
- Vitamins that help getting rid of dark circles under eyes
- Causes and effects of low self-esteem
- Christmas gift ideas for those with diabetes
- How to tell if you sleep too much
- Benefits of bicycle riding
- How to choose a needle size for an injection
- Negative side effects of fish oil capsules
- The health benefits of kefir
- Side effects of drinking soda
- The link between fast food and health problems
- Hip and leg pain in children: When to worry
- Vitamin C overdose symptoms
- Vitamin B overdose symptoms
- How to keep your body fit and healthy
- Best exercise for thigh reduction
- Reasons to become an organ donor
- How to repair old injuries that are going to complicate working out
- Recognizing and coping with narcissistic abuse
- Do your gums bleed when you brush your teeth? Cause and treatment
- Top of the foot pain causes
- How staring at a computer all day can affect your eyes
- Vitamin D overdose symptoms
- Why health is important
- How to know if a tooth nerve is dying
- How to tighten a loose tooth
- Signs, symptoms and causes: How to know if you are a hypochondriac
- 10 things you shouldn’t eat if you want to lose weight
- The dangers of high fructose corn syrup
- Foods that increase estrogen
- Causes of translucent teeth
- The effects of soda on your body
- Allergies to nightshade: What you need to know
- Causes of vitamin D deficiency
- What is black line stain on teeth?
- Possible causes of blood in urine
- Depression: It can make you feel tired all the time
- Foods you can’t eat after gastric bypass surgery
- Product reviews: Aquafresh Iso-active foaming gel toothpaste
- Medical issues associated with dark, cloudy or clear urine
- What causes blood in human stools?
- Medical issues associated with strong, cloudy or strong-smelling urine
- How to lose fat from thighs and hips
- How does the respiratory system work?
- Finding free list of Weight Watchers points
- Prostate biopsy side effects
- Early signs of mouth cancer
- The benefits of apple cider vinegar for hair
- The health benefits of fennel seed
- Safe exercises for obese and overweight people
- How do zinc tablets help you?
- How do gallstones come back after gall bladder removal surgery?
- How to deal with post nasal drip, throat clearing and allergies
- The health benefits of peanuts
- Possible causes of a low white blood cell count
- The side effects of eating too little fiber
- The side effects of eating too much fiber
- Why you lose your eyelashes
- Can you eat too much yogurt in one day?
- Understanding what happens when a code blue is called in a hospital
- How to treat a bitten tongue or lip
- Dangers of eating smoked food
- How many calories a day do teens need?
- Mint leaves and health benefits
- Foods arthritis sufferers should avoid
- Stomach and intestinal problems from alcohol abuse
- Home remedies for chest congestion
- Hiatal hernia: Symptoms and treatment
- Natural ways to increase serotonin and endorphins
- Exercises that improve lung capacity
- What to do if someone is unconscious
- Causes of ear drainage
- Best exercises for bad knees
- Improving thin uterine lining naturally
- Allergic reactions to black pepper
- Allergic reactions to bell peppers
- Getting rid of bumps on your tongue
- Ear pain causes
- How to use Medco.com to manage your medications
- Foods that increase testosterone
- Umbilical hernia symptoms
- The causes of adult bed-wetting
- Causes of severe nose bleeds in seniors
- Cloudy urine: When to worry
- The different kinds of nuts and their nutritional value
- Home remedies for stomach pain in toddlers
- The link between Ambien and hallucinations
- Natural cures for bladder infection
- How to stitch a wound when away from civilization
- The benefits of almond milk
- Remove flat warts from your face at home
- How to donate blood for money
- The 1000-calorie diet explained
- Prescription drug prices: CVS vs. Wal-Mart pharmacy
- Swollen uvula causes
- Gift ideas for the wheelchair-bound
- Christmas gift ideas for Alzheimer’s patients
- What to do in case of Xanax overdose
- Home remedies for baby fever
- Herbal remedies for chest infections
- Lung capacity and health
- How to stop a runny nose
- COPD screening quiz: Are you a pink puffer or a blue bloater?
- Questions you ask after a DNC
- Food to avoid during menstrual periods
- The pros and cons of cochlear implants
- The positive effects of alcohol
- How to use tea tree oil for the treatment of scabies
- The dangers associated with Ginette 35 (Diane 35) oral combined contraceptive
- What are the signs of having blocked arteries
- How to irrigate the ear
- Possible health benefits of crying
- Home remedies for stomach flu prevention and treatment
- Why does my tooth hurt after a filling
- Home remedy for staph infection
- Functions of different teeth
Featured Partner
The Responsibility Project is the brainchild of Liberty Mutual Insurance. As an insurance company, we like respons...more
Helium, Inc.
200 Brickstone Square
Andover,
MA
01810
USA
hide