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IS WISDOM TEETH REMOVAL NECESSARY?

Dr Fareed Amod, Crown Dental Studio In the current era most humans misaligned or impacted. Crowding
cook their food rather than eating occurs when your teeth are
housands of wisdom tooth it raw and use cutlery rather than too close together and pushing
extractions are performed relying on their teeth. As a result, against other teeth which can
Taround the world each year we don’t really need wisdom teeth cause damage. This can cause
by dentists or oral surgeons. anymore. Future generations may pain and lead to infection caused
not develop wisdom teeth and in by the bacteria growing between
Wisdom tooth extraction is a some humans some or all wisdom the crowded teeth. Due to a lack
surgical procedure where one or teeth are already absent. of space, impacted teeth can
more wisdom teeth — the four grow sideways or crooked and
permanent adult teeth located at As such, wisdom teeth, much lead to bigger problems. Atypical
the very back of your mouth — like the appendix, are often facial pain can occur if impacted
are removed. considered to be unnecessary wisdom teeth are not dealt
parts of the human body. They with timeously.
What are wisdom teeth? are also removed because most
Wisdom teeth are also known modern mouths are too small to In many people, wisdom teeth are
as third molars and are located at fit these four extra teeth. So not already affecting the health of their Dr Fareed Amod
only are they no longer necessary,
mouths before surgery is required.
the back corners on the top and but they can also result in oral However, to prevent potential
bottom of your mouth. These health problems. As such many problems, some dentists and oral Are there any value in wisdom be suggested to allow you to be
teeth are the last to appear in dentists recommend that wisdom surgeons recommend wisdom teeth? more comfortable during the
the mouth and typically erupt teeth should be extracted during tooth extraction even if the teeth Wisdom teeth can provide procedure. However, if your
between the ages of 17 and 25. adolescence or early adulthood. aren’t currently causing problems. the support needed for a dental teeth are deeply impacted or

Why do we even have wisdom When is surgery required? Your dentist will likely bridge and can fill in gaps left if the extraction requires an
in-depth surgical approach,
teeth? While there is no ideal age for recommend wisdom tooth after the loss of another molar your dentist may suggest you
tooth. Of interest, a study has
Most anthropologists and wisdom teeth removal, people removal to avoid the following shown that wisdom teeth contain see an oral surgeon as general
other scientists think that the between the ages of 16 and 19 outcomes: tissue for the creation of stem anaesthesia might be more suited
purpose of wisdom teeth is should have their wisdom teeth ■ Tooth pain at the site cells. In the future, experts are to you. 
related to our ancestors’ diet. evaluated by a dentist to check if ■ Trapped food that can cause hoping that stem cells become
Early humans consumed a lot removal is necessary. Panoramic decay a source of replacement cells to Crown Dental Studio is one of the few
of raw, unprocessed foods such and digital X-rays help dentists ■ Damage to nearby teeth and treat things such as heart disease, truly 24-hour dental practises in Durban
as nuts, seeds, and tough meats. see things that might be missed gums stroke and burns or even to create as this is not limited to emergency
Consequently, by the time these with a simple visual exam and ■ Damage to the jawbone a new tooth. dentistry treatment.

humans reached their late teens allow any individual risks to be ■ Irritated gums T: +27 81 207 8621
or early twenties, their first and identified. The use of technology ■ Bacterial growth in the gumline Removal process E: info@dramod.co.za
second set of molars would have also helps the dentist to of partially impacted teeth Your dentist may perform W: www.dramod.co.za
experienced much damage. determine the best approach for ■ Development of a cyst or the wisdom tooth extraction
Evolution ensured that the human the removal procedure. tumour near the tooth procedure in the office under
body compensated for this wear Your dentist may suggest that ■ Infection local anaesthetic. In addition
by producing a third set of molars your wisdom teeth be removed ■ Shifting teeth to making the area numb with
— the wisdom teeth. if your teeth are crowded, ■ Jaw and gum disease local anaesthetic, sedation may

VIRTUAL RELAXATION SUPPORTS MENTAL HEALTH

he World Health (post-traumatic stress disorder), next step in advanced care, to
Organisation and the South these soft spectrum mental health offer a unique virtual relaxation
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crisis has been deemed the ‘real The underlying problems they Managing director of VR Wend,
pandemic’ and looking back in cause are far reaching and often Mell Rijnvis says, “The key is to be
history at past crippling pandemics, go undetected until it is too late. accessible and to reach people on
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humanity’s mental health will ingenious solution to help people In this day and age, technology is
continue for many years to come. combat the mental health crisis. By fast becoming a comfort for most
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mental health in a fun and user- the mental health of hundreds Virtual Relaxation is the perfect
friendly way. of users through immersive 360° fit, that provides an immersive
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That there is more to health than beats and ischochronic tones. A to accept the information it receives
just a healthy diet and exercise is treatment only takes seven minutes as real. This experience triggers the
clear. After experiencing months of to reach the desired results, which release of powerful endorphins and
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anxiety, and the constant daily our current lifestyles. beneficial to the body for healing.”
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there is going to be any hope for a acclaimed professional skin care sleeping patterns, lowering blood
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health brand, the primary focus is 25%. But for the VR Wend team,
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