The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons has Research Study Links Wisdom Teeth to Health Problems in Young Adults.
Retained wisdom teeth (third molars), even those that are asymptomatic and display no current sign of disease, pose an increased risk for chronic oral infectious disease, periodontitis and tooth decay, and should be considered for removal in young adulthood, according to data released today from a series of institutional review board approved longitudinal clinical trials conducted under the auspices of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Foundation.
There is no cause and effect proven in this study but heightens the awareness of dentists and patients alike for 3rd molar eruption and retention.
The Washington Post has Adults With Wisdom Teeth Often Develop Gum Disease, Studies Show That Keeping Extra Molars Adds Health Risks.
Young adults who keep their wisdom teeth often quickly develop gum disease, which appears to increase the risk of pregnancy complications and possibly other health problems, according to the first large studies to carefully evaluate the risks posed by wisdom teeth.
The research, which is being released today, should prompt more dentists and patients to closely monitor the extra molars — and consider removing them — even if they are not impacted or causing obvious problems, experts said.
Flap has always had an aggressive treatment policy with regards to 3rd molars – better to get them out at a young age than wait for problems to arise – which they often do.
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