{"id":301,"date":"2024-12-02T21:41:43","date_gmt":"2024-12-02T21:41:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.springhettidentistry.com\/blog\/?p=301"},"modified":"2025-01-27T21:43:06","modified_gmt":"2025-01-27T21:43:06","slug":"3-really-good-reasons-wisdom-tooth-extraction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.springhettidentistry.com\/blog\/2024\/12\/02\/3-really-good-reasons-wisdom-tooth-extraction\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Really Good Reasons to Remove Your Wisdom Teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.springhettidentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-300x200.png\" alt=\"Woman holding up her extracted wisdom tooth and smiling\" class=\"wp-image-302\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.springhettidentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.springhettidentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image.png 555w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>They say ignorance and bliss, and after your dentist informed you that you would need a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springhettidentistry.com\/wisdom-teeth-removal.html\">wisdom tooth extraction<\/a>, maybe you started wondering whether that\u2019s true. What you do know for sure is that you definitely don\u2019t want to go to this appointment!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It might be hard to imagine, but after all your troublesome teeth are pulled, you\u2019ll likely feel much better, and the future you will be thankful you preserved their oral health. Er, your oral health. Keep reading for three really good reasons you should have your wisdom teeth removed!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; You\u2019re In Pain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is usually how teens and adults alike find out that there\u2019s something not quite right with their wisdom teeth. These \u201cthird molars\u201d often grow at odd angles or become trapped below the gumline, which exerts uncomfortable pressure on your gums, jaw, and any surrounding teeth. After your dentist gently extracts your wisdom teeth, you\u2019ll notice near-immediate relief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; There\u2019s No Room for Third Molars<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No one\u2019s entirely sure why humans grow wisdom teeth, but the prevailing theory is that the mouth used to be large enough to support them. The invention and widespread use of eating utensils, however, caused the jaw to shift forward over generations, creating smaller oral cavities. This may or may not be true, but professionals do know for a fact that most modern mouths simply don\u2019t have enough room for third molars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Impact is Imminent<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t have the space to grow healthy wisdom teeth, what tends to happen is they get trapped below the gumline (called impaction) \u2013 or they push aside existing pearly whites to make room. Impacted teeth have little choice but to press on the jawbone, while erupted ones cause dental damage by colliding into their neighbors. Either way, you\u2019d be in it for some significant orthodontic or restoration work!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is There Ever a Time Wisdom Teeth Don\u2019t Need Extraction?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Actually, yes. There are some individuals who, for some reason or another, are able to grow in their wisdom teeth without harming their overall oral health. The only way to know for sure whether you fall into this camp or not, though, is to visit your dentist. If, after thorough examination and X-rays, they tell you that you need a wisdom tooth extraction, then you should probably get a wisdom tooth extraction!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Aaron Springhetti and Dr. Jenna Oberley make a top-notch team here in Carmel. As our resident tooth extraction expert, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springhettidentistry.com\/meet-dr-springhetti.html\">Dr. Springhetti<\/a> is who you\u2019ll meet with to discuss all matters wisdom tooth removal. He\u2019ll put his advanced training in oral surgery to use to help you feel comfortable and confident about your treatment, as well as to keep you well-informed about the process. If you have any questions or concerns, don\u2019t hesitate to call Dr. Springhetti and Dr. Oberley\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springhettidentistry.com\/contact.html\">office<\/a> at 317-875-7645.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>They say ignorance and bliss, and after your dentist informed you that you would need a wisdom tooth extraction, maybe you started wondering whether that\u2019s true. What you do know for sure is that you definitely don\u2019t want to go to this appointment! 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