Wisdom teeth are notorious for being the most problematic teeth in the human mouth, with many of the related problems being diagnosed by general dentists, but referred to oral surgeons for Skokie wisdom tooth extraction treatment. Here are the most common wisdom tooth issues that need the attention of a surgeon specializing in performing interventions in the oral cavity:
- Impaction – wisdom teeth very often fail to erupt through the gums and tend to grow underneath the gum, getting the space they need for growing by pushing the adjacent teeth. The problem can only be solved by an oral surgeon, through a surgical intervention to open the gum surface and to remove the wisdom tooth.
- Wisdom teeth affected by severe infection – wisdom teeth are in a difficult to reach place in the mouth, which makes cleaning very difficult, if not completely impossible. Consequently, wisdom teeth are more prone to developing problematic cavities and infections that can spread to the surrounding tissues. If that happens, the problem can only be treated by an oral surgeon.
- Wisdom teeth with very large roots – large roots, implanted very firmly into the jaw bone can be problematic, especially if the tooth is located in the upper row of teeth, close to the sinuses. The removal of such large teeth requires special knowledge and tools, therefore these interventions are performed almost exclusively by oral surgeons.
