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What happens if you don't ever take out your wisdom teeth? and you don't get pain from it ?

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Most likely Nothing : Having your wisdom teeth is not a pathology in fact we are designed to have them as part of a healthy dentition. If they are in the correct position and you do not experience discomfort it is great. Do brush and floss them as you do the rest of your teeth.

Answered 3/30/2015

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Wisdom teeth: Used to fit in our mouths millions of years ago. Since then our brains have gotten bigger and our jaws have gotten smaller so for many people they do not fit. If they fit allow them to come in. If they don't fit have them extracted. Your dentist can help decide the right choice for you.

Answered 5/1/2015

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Wisdom teeth: If your wisdom teeth have enough room to erupt completely , function normally and you can keep,them clean and healthy rhen they do not need to be removed. But most of us do not have enough space for them so it is best that they are removed to prevent problems. Your dentist can evaluate your mouth and answer this for you.

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Wisdom teeth : In many cases wisdom teeth should be extracted due to complications associated with the presence of tooth decay or gums infection. Many dentists recommend wisdom teeth removal to improve oral health. I think if it ain't broke don't fix it. Take care.

Answered 7/5/2015

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Not Much: If you never take out your wisdom teeth and you don't have pain or other problems associated with their presence, then nothing else will transpire.

Answered 3/30/2015

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Dr. I. Jay Freedman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Insufficient space: In most individuals, there isn't enough room to accommodate 32 teeth. As a result, 3rd molars, which errupt last may not be able to do do, causing possible orthodontic relapse- crowding, partially errupt and there bye cause a pocket for potential infection or become cystic. No one can predict the future, but being pro-active with your health is smart! Wisdom teeth are trouble you don't need!

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Hopefully nothing: Unfortunately, however, cyst formation, resorption of adjacent tooth roots, and other problems can be painless. You should have teeth rayed to establish a baseline. Films taken over time can then be helpful in determining treatment or continued observation.

Answered 3/30/2015

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If you have: no pain and your jaw is big enough so that he wisdom teeth do not cause your other teeth to become crooked you can leave them alone as long as you brush and floss them well.

Answered 3/30/2015

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Depends: Depends on the position of the teeth. If they fit completely in your mouth, maybe no treatment needed. However, at your age, I would recommend seeing an oral surgeon for consultation. If future problems are likely, much better to remove them now than when older.

Answered 7/21/2015

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