Should I remove my wisdom teeth?

Netizen question: I am 23 years old and recently grew wisdom teeth.

The elders in my family said that wisdom teeth are a symbol of wisdom and it is best not to remove them, but I have read a lot of popular science that says it is best to remove wisdom teeth. I want to know, should wisdom teeth be removed?

In fact, the full name of wisdom teeth is third molars.

They are called wisdom teeth because they usually erupt around the age of 20, when the human body is mentally mature, and have nothing to do with wisdom.

Wisdom teeth are destructive and often exist in various postures: tilted forward, tilted sideways, or even upside down.

Most of the time, wisdom teeth grow forward, crowding out their front brothers, the second molars.

The squeezed second molar is in a very bad situation. When we brush our teeth, it is difficult to brush the squeezed part. Over time, the second molar brothers are squeezed out of the caries.

Not only that, because wisdom teeth grow in a crowded manner and cannot fully erupt, a "pocket" is formed between them and the surrounding gums.

The food residues from our daily meals can easily fall into the "pockets" and are difficult to clean out. Over time, they ferment under the action of bacteria and induce pericoronitis of wisdom teeth.

It is better to remove the wisdom teeth that are always inflamed as soon as possible.

Wisdom tooth pericoronitis can cause pain, which is commonly referred to as wisdom tooth inflammation. Moreover, wisdom tooth inflammation occurs from time to time, and it can be so painful that people cannot close their mouths.

Because wisdom teeth are located far back and grow crookedly, they are difficult to clean with brushing. They can also become decayed teeth, causing pain and even pulpitis.

Because of the shape and position of wisdom teeth, they are difficult to treat and the final outcome is usually extraction.

Therefore, if your wisdom teeth are always inflamed, it is better to have them removed early to save yourself the trouble.