7 facts you need to know about wisdom teeth

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Folk signs are a relic of the past, to which the modern skeptic listens. Changes in the body suggest future events for adults and children. If a wisdom tooth does not grow, breaks, crumbles or hurts, you won’t have to wait long for changes. People attribute problems with molar incisors to ancestral curses and sins that come from the family.

Signs about wisdom teeth

Third molars do not always grow in

This is true. The formation of “eights” does not occur during uterine development, but at the age of 3-5 years. But even if their rudiments are present, eruption does not always occur. The fact is that they begin to grow at the age of 17-25 - at the age when the jaw bone has already completed its formation and the dentition is complete. And there is no room for wisdom teeth.

Often their growth is hampered by the seventh molar. The process of teething occurs individually for each person. Sometimes 1-2 units may grow, while the rest remain hidden by the gum. In some situations, none of the “eights” grows.

But there are also cases (about 8%) when people do not have the rudiments of wisdom teeth at all. In men, the upper molars often do not develop, and in women, the lower molars do not develop. That is why the norm is considered to be 28-32 teeth.

Household beliefs

The natural development of the jaws ends with the growth of wisdom teeth, and this usually occurs at the age of 16-30 years. People believed that the faster they cut through, the sooner the girl will get married, and the guy will get married.

According to the legend, if a wisdom tooth comes out on the eve of an important matter, it means that everything will turn out well. A few more everyday beliefs:

appeared on the eve of the trial - the case will be resolved peacefully;
a tooth removed by the roots should be hidden in a red bag and removed away from prying eyes - for good luck;
both young spouses have erupted at once - you can expect a quick addition to the family;
burying a tooth on the grave of a person with your name means receiving an inheritance;
according to the sign, if a wisdom tooth grows crooked, you should expect a sharp change in your usual lifestyle;
if you tie a removed or fallen tooth with a red thread and always wear it around your neck, true love will come soon;
all four have grown at the same time - the year will be very successful.

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"Eights" have long lost their functionality

In ancient times, people ate raw meat, roots, and they needed massive molars to chew solid food. Over time, people began to consume thermally processed, softer foods, and the urgent need for the most distant units disappeared. However, you should not completely discount them.

Despite the fact that they themselves do not take much part in chewing food, “eights” restrain the loosening of the teeth, which bear the main chewing load. And in old age they can serve as a support for a bridge.

Is there a relationship with mental development of the individual?

The absence of "eights" does not make a person stupider. The name has a completely different meaning. Unlike mind and intellect, wisdom is something that is acquired by a person with experience. Since ZMs usually erupt when their owner is already an adult, it is believed that the person has already lived enough and gained experience, become wise, and not just smart or cunning.

The eruption of “figure eights” is almost always associated with complications

Difficulties in eruption of third molars are caused not only by lack of space, but also by the fact that they do not have deciduous predecessors. Therefore, they often grow only partially or at an angle. But even the appearance of units growing correctly in most cases causes complications.

Most often found:

destruction or displacement of adjacent teeth;
bite problems;
pericoronitis.

Very often, the eruption of the figure eight is accompanied by a purulent-inflammatory process. This happens because a hood appears over the tooth, and around it there is a pocket in which bacteria, plaque and food debris accumulate. They create favorable conditions for the development of inflammation (pericoronitis).

Often, when the eighth tooth appears, severe pain is felt, which occurs due to oppression of the roots of neighboring units.

Signs about fangs

Ancient customs help to avoid danger. If the growth of additional incisors continues for too long, it is necessary to be examined by a doctor. This sign promises hidden illnesses. The extracted fang is dealt with differently; it is folded into a clean scarf and buried under a flowering tree. If a shoot breaks off, trouble is already on the horizon - problems with root shoots entail changes in life.

A fang that has erupted halfway from above indicates that the set goals have been achieved; from below, difficulties cannot be avoided. Changes in the behavior of an adult during the period of growth of cliques indicate his spirituality. If he suffers from pain or becomes aggressive, such a person bears the burden of past lives. People call such torment as retribution for the sins of their ancestors.

Why delete? Among the Slavic peoples it is not customary to get rid of even deformed shoots, so as not to cause trouble for the family. If the incisor is very painful or bleeding, it is treated. Gypsies warn against losing a removed incisor - the molar will cause a curse on the family. A knocked out fang that has been growing promises trouble with the law. The victim should be wary of illegal or uninhibited actions.

Eighth teeth are more likely than others to suffer from caries and other diseases.

This is due to their remote location and the inability to thoroughly clean them. Which leads to a large accumulation of bacteria and the development of caries, gingivitis, and periodontitis. Treatment in such situations is possible, but filling is often complicated by twisted roots and canals. Also, many people cannot open their mouths wide enough or some have a pronounced gag reflex - this significantly complicates the dentist’s work. Due to objective reasons, the “eights” are treated poorly.

Therefore, if the patient wants to keep the unit, a consultation with a dentist is required, who can professionally assess the situation and make the right decision.

What to do with a fallen fang

Previously, great attention was paid not only to those teeth that had just erupted or had already grown. Those that fell out were not left unattended either. There are also many superstitions and signs associated with fallen fangs.

It was believed that a “wise” tooth falling out was a bad sign. However, if you hang it around your neck as a talisman, it will bring happiness.
If you bury it on the grave of a person with the same name, it will bring wealth.
If a person lost a tooth during a fight, they believed that people close to him would soon turn away from him.
There was also a belief that they should be kept until the end of life, and then buried with their owner. Our ancestors were sure that a person should account for every tooth in heaven. If it was missing, then the soul went in search of it and found no peace.
Under no circumstances should the tooth be thrown away. It was believed that if an animal found it, the person would grow an animal fang in the place of the one that fell out.

Nowadays people adhere less to superstitions and beliefs, and are increasingly resorting to a scientific solution to the problem. If you have chipped a “smart” tooth, you can go to the dentist, who will fill in the missing part and polish it.

However, most often these “guests” are removed surgically without the possibility of recovery. In very rare cases, a prosthesis or implant is installed in its place.

Wisdom teeth need to be removed early

There is still debate in the dental community about the need to remove third molars in advance, even if they do not bother you. However, most experts are still inclined to believe that this is not worth doing. Scientists do not have sufficient evidence that preventive removal can preserve oral health in the future.

Indications for tooth extraction are:

its incorrect location;
lack of space for teething;
destruction of the adjacent seventh molar;
deep caries (pulpitis, periodontitis);
crowding of units;
inflammation of the hood.

In these cases, there is no point in fighting for the G8. And, if it is not possible to save the molar, you should think about choosing a dentistry where experienced professionals will remove the tooth.

Why do eights appear in reality and in dreams?

A belief that has an extremely negative meaning is the loss of earth. Popular superstitions interpret such events as a sign of a threat to health. And in this case, science is in full agreement with popular superstitions.

As already mentioned, third molars are molars. Therefore, unlike baby teeth, they cannot fall out on their own. The cause of the incident may be poor gum condition, severe and dangerous diseases: for example, advanced periodontal disease, scurvy.

But in a dream this often happens. If a wisdom tooth falls out, the sign says that the dreamer will experience loss. This could be unexpected financial expenses, a quarrel with someone close, separation from a loved one.

The worst thing is when the prolapse is accompanied by blood. This means that one of the blood relatives or very close people is facing illness or even death. Another possible interpretation of the dream is a warning about damage caused to the dreamer. Since ZM are connected with ancestors, it is believed that through them deceased relatives warn the descendant about danger.

Removing "eights" is always difficult

If the unit is located correctly and does not have serious pathologies, it will not be difficult to remove it. To carry out the removal without the risk of complications, before the procedure the patient is prescribed an X-ray of the tooth.

However, most often the third molar grows incorrectly, partially erupts or becomes intertwined with neighboring roots. In this case, the intervention will be carried out in a complex way. The final decision on the choice of method is made by the doctor after examination and obtaining the results of an x-ray of the tooth.

When using a complex method, manipulations are performed in the following sequence:

The gum is cut and peeled away from the bone.
To access the roots, a hole is drilled into the bone.
The unit is extracted (in whole or in parts).
The wound is treated and stitches are applied.

The procedure can take from 20 minutes to 2 hours. Everything is individual and only an experienced doctor can professionally perform the removal. Therefore, you should be careful when choosing a clinic and specialist.

After surgery, it is recommended to eat soft foods and refrain from physical activity for several days. Antibacterial therapy may be prescribed for prophylactic purposes. Pain and swelling persist for 3-4 days and then gradually disappear.

Visiting the dentist immediately after the figure eight begins to erupt will save you from many serious complications.

Complex dentistry "Sanident" invites all residents of Ivanteevka and Shchelkovo to use the services of experienced dentists who can cope with any dental disease.

The modern world and ancient customs

Today, cutting through the figure eight brings its owner more pain and torment than glory and honor. It is not always possible to get rid of the culprit of sleepless nights and high fever the first time, even with the help of professional dentists.

Although sooner or later you will still have to get rid of the tooth, do not rush to do this if it does not bother you. After all, the appearance of indigenous people in the eighth row promises its owner pleasant gifts from fate.

Gypsies to this day claim that if you bury a wisdom tooth in a cemetery on a full moon, then within six months the person will become rich and lucky.