Wisdom tooth and reason for its extraction

Wisdom tooth is the third molar that erupts last in the oral cavity, usually after the other 28 teeth have already erupted. And these wisdom teeth come at the age of around 17-21 years and sometimes till 25 years of age. One of the most frequently removed/extracted teeth is the 3rd molar, as they erupt at places other than normal, as there is sometimes less place remaining for the 3rd molar to erupt after the other 28 teeth have come out.

Wisdom teeth position is checked with the help of orthopantomogram if it doesn’t erupt, and after the exact position is known, the way of extraction is determined. Abnormal position of 3rd molar is called as impaction. These impacted teeth have no possibility to erupt normally, and surgical extraction of these teeth is the only way to reduce the pain if it occurs, or disturbs the position of the adjacent erupted teeth like the 2nd molar.

Fluids and drinks that lead to Bad breath

Bad breath/Halitosis is a poor condition as always discussed, and earlier I have discussed on the foods responsible for bad breath, causes of bad breath, and how to prevent bad breath. Here is an article on the fluids and drinks that can lead to bad breath -

Bad breath is said to be caused by both liquids and solid foods, the liquids being more involved in certain reactions and production of compounds, and solids being adherent to tissues and tongue surface, leading to the poor oral health and bad breath.

It’s not just the type of food, but also the contents in it, the temperature, and concentration of sugars that affect the need of oral care. The lesser the risk factors, lesser is the need of specialized oral care techniques. Here are a few fluidic components that lead to bad breath –

What is pulp capping

Pulp capping is derived from the name pulp cap which means trying to sterilize the damaged tooth area as well as one can, followed by stopping the bleeding and placing the right filling material on it. The precaution being that teeth that are already abscessed should never be pulp-capped – this is done to those teeth where the nerve is irritated but still alive and healthy enough to repair the self given a chance to do so. Pulp capping gives it a chance by getting out the decayed portions and the bacteria then putting a clean dressing on it with the filling

What is Macrognathia?

Macrognathia is a disease to some extent. It is a condition where either of the jaws upper or lower jaw grows large or small abnormally but it is not painful. This kind of deformity has several origins. It can be caused due to trauma, congenital or it can be inherited. This condition can always be corrected with surgery. Macrognathia is associated with tumors and other disorders. This condition gives rise to other problems such as changing appearance, speech and eating style. When it comes to this abnormal growth of the jaw, it is due to the continuous secretion of growth hormone.

What is Micrognathia?

Micrognathia is a condition that is typically related to someone naturally having an abnormal smaller jaw. It is likely to be a resultant of generic or hereditary decent. Most cases of Micrognathia are detected while the victim is still an infant. It is fairly a common phenomenon. Micrognathia is likely to be noted by the mother. The mother of the baby may notice that the infant is not feeding properly. Very observant mothers have been able to detect Micrognathia occurrences on their babies at infant ages. Micrognathia may also be detected by use of medical examination. Medical procedures applicable include; Observation, Dental X-rays and Skull X-rays and Ultrasound. Its symptoms include; receding chin deformity, signs of apnea on infants and newborn babies, abnormal rapid breathing and increased respiratory rate.