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Can wisdom teeth fall out naturally? Do you always have to have them pulled? When do they usually come out? You’ve got questions, and Lakeside Dental has answers. In this blog, we’ll answer a few of the most frequently-asked questions about wisdom teeth, and help you learn more about this mysterious third set of molars.
The short answer is “no.” Wisdom teeth do not fall out naturally. That’s because they're adult teeth, not baby teeth. Only baby teeth are meant to fall out naturally. Adult teeth, on the other hand, will stay in your mouth for the rest of your life as long as you maintain good oral hygiene habits.
It is possible for wisdom teeth to fall out. However, this does not happen “naturally.” Wisdom teeth will only fall out as a result of extensive tooth decay or gum disease. Severe decay or gum disease can damage the tooth and the surrounding support structures, causing it to loosen and fall out of your mouth.
In some people, the wisdom teeth can come out as early as the age of 16. In others, the wisdom teeth may not erupt until the age of 25 or even later. By the time you’re 30, though, you will almost certainly have your wisdom teeth. It’s very uncommon for wisdom teeth to erupt in your thirties.
Maybe! Wisdom teeth are a natural part of your mouth. If your wisdom teeth are healthy and they are not causing you any pain, discomfort, or other dental problems, there’s no reason to remove them. You can keep your wisdom teeth and keep on living your normal day-to-day life.
However, if your wisdom teeth are not growing into your mouth properly and may cause future oral health issues, Dr. Joseph Blalock may recommend that you have them extracted. The best way to figure out if you can keep your wisdom teeth or not is to schedule a consultation with Dr. Blalock at Lakeside Dental.
Not always. Even if you’ve had braces in the past or you have braces now, your wisdom teeth may not necessarily cause any oral health issues. It’s entirely possible for them to grow in naturally without affecting your orthodontic treatment or your dental health.
However, it’s a good idea to schedule a consultation with your Lenoir City dentist or orthodontist to learn more. If you don’t have enough space in your mouth for wisdom teeth, they may cause issues with the alignment of your teeth, and require extraction.
No. Four is the most common number of wisdom teeth, but it’s possible to have three, two, one, or no wisdom teeth at all. Researchers currently aren’t sure exactly why some people lack one or more of their wisdom teeth, but it’s completely normal to have less than four wisdom teeth.
You don’t have to leave your oral health up to chance. When it comes to wisdom teeth, Dr. Blalock and the team at Lakeside Dental are experts. During your appointment, Dr. Blalock can examine your mouth and check on your wisdom teeth.
Then, he can determine if you can keep them, if they need to be monitored in the future, or if you should consider wisdom tooth extractions in Lenoir City. So don’t wait. We’re always accepting new patients. You can call Lakeside Dental at 865-635-4999 or contact us online to schedule a consultation today.
