Molars

Teeth of Wisdom

There are upper and lower molars, third in row molars, the last teeth in the jaw. They are called molars because they appear in the period between 17 and 25 years of age, when the person matures.

Their sprouting is often accompanied by problems, mostly due to the absence of place in the jaw. In some persons these teeth may never sprout. So, the size of the jaw and the way the molars are popping are major factors from which will depend whether will problems appear during their appearance. If there is insufficient space in the jaw, they will remain stranded in the bone or gum, putting pressure on other teeth that already took their position.

Often are popping in partial or a portion of the tooth remains covered with soft tissue. With this is forming a susceptible place for accumulation of food and bacteria, because it is difficult brushing the tooth that is in such a position.

Molars are useful only if they are healthy and properly positioned

The dental examination of the mouth and teeth, and X-ray of molars can determine their condition. If it is establish that their growth is invalid and that they make problems to the remaining teeth, in that case molars are removed.

The most common problems in sprouting of molars:

Pain and stiffness of the jaw (limited opening of the mouth)

Irritation of the soft tissue in the mouth and tongue is because of tooth growth in the wrong position.

Swelling of the gingiva due partially sprouting of the molar due to lack of space.

Removing of the molars

It is recommended removing of the molars if there is not enough room for their growth, as they cause more damage when grown in the wrong direction. Molars as eighth in a row, do not contribute to better chew food, so it is considered reasonable to "sacrifice" them if there are real reasons for it.

On the other hand impact molars one (below the gum) can cause: swelling and pain, gum disease, pericoronitis, decay, distortion of the remaining teeth and jaw cysts. Also, the presence of impacted molars increases the risk of bacterial infections, and it endangers the health of the oral cavity.

Why molars are more susceptible to infection?

First their position complicates their brushing and flossing. They are susceptible to decay and retention of food and plaque present highlight the emergence of chronic bad breath. Infections caused by poor oral hygiene can lead to the appearance of bone destruction and abscess. The present pericoronitis is most common in impact molars (those that arose partially), and also performed pressure on adjacent teeth, and often damage their roots. So first antibiotics are prescribed, anti-inflammatory agents, rinsing agents, which soothe the present infection. If the situation is not stabilised or repeat many times, it is best to remove those impacted molars.

 Around the 16th and 17th year of age may predict whether molars will remain impacted or not because at this time the teeth are already formed. Their extraction in this period has its advantages - the molars are not fully developed and their removal is much easier. The process of recovery is quick and rarely complications occur.