My research comes from what I have learned from working with six oral surgeons (two of whom had over 30 years experience in dentistry) and typing patient treatment plans for six years. I don't believe it is accurate to say to everyone that they don't need their wisdom teeth taken out. There are actually many patients who do still have them in. They are usually addressed with extraction if there have been TMJ issues, and headaches, and where their presence may affect the successful outcome of orthodontic treatment.
Whether or not to proceed with removal is always up to the patient, but rarely are wisdom teeth removed without sufficient reason. And, as with any procedure, there is always that chance that something will not go according to plan.
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My research comes from what I have learned from working with six oral surgeons (two of whom had over 30 years experience in dentistry) and typing patient treatment plans for six years. I don't believe it is accurate to say to everyone that they don't need their wisdom teeth taken out. There are actually many patients who do still have them in. They are usually addressed with extraction if there have been TMJ issues, and headaches, and where their presence may affect the successful outcome of orthodontic treatment.
Whether or not to proceed with removal is always up to the patient, but rarely are wisdom teeth removed without sufficient reason. And, as with any procedure, there is always that chance that something will not go according to plan.
August 6, 2009 - 12:53pmThis Comment
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