Many people require removal of their third molars also known as wisdom teeth.

Wisdom teeth are a valuable asset to the mouth when they are healthy and properly positioned. Often, however, problems develop that require their removal. When the jaw isn't large enough to accommodate wisdom teeth, they can become impacted (unable to come in or misaligned) Wisdom teeth may grow sideways, emerge only part way through the gum or remain trapped beneath the gum and bone.

The most common reason people choose to remove their wisdom teeth is that their mouth is t too small for these teeth to normally erupt behind the second molare into a good position. This can result in one of the following situations.

The upper third molars have roots which often are separated from the maxillary sinuses by only a very thin layer of bone. Occasionally, a small communication is established between the sinus and the oral cavity when one of the upper third molars is removed.

The lower third molars often have roots that lie very near or even wrapped around the inferior alveolar nerve. This is the nerve that supplies feeling to the lip, teeth and tongue on each side of the mouth. Occasionaly, when a lower third molar is removed, that nerve will be bumped or bruised and if so a change in sensation may be noted on that side.

There are many good reasons for removing wisdom teeth also known as third molars, there are also some risks and complications that are possible when extracting these teeth and sometimes there are some good reasons for leaving them alone. The decision on a specific course of action must be determined by a well informed doctor and patient working together.

Cyst generally relates to a benign cavity that it spotted beneath the skin or within bone. The cavity can either be empty or filled partially or completely with a certain fluid.Cysts generally are harmless until they are infected.

Oral Cysts are found in the jawbones or in one of the salivary glands. It can also appear in the gums and lips and also in the tissues that surrounds the mouth and face. Cysts that are found in the jawbone and are lined with epithelium cover are often called Odontogenic Cysts.

Odontogenic jaw cysts have the potenitial to grow larger.In such a case the concerned teeth will have to be removed, or else problems with biting food are likely.

A relatively large odontogenic cyst often weakents the jaw.In some cases,jaw fractures are also resulted.The damaged jaw becomes inflamed,infected and surey painful.