All About Wisdom Teeth

Wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, are the final set of teeth to emerge in your mouth, typically located at the back of your upper and lower jaws, though some people have more than four. They typically appear between the ages of 17 and 25 and most wisdom teeth do not fully erupt, which can cause a variety of problems, including pain and swelling. Knowing what to expect when you have wisdom teeth is critical for ensuring that you take the proper steps to care for them.

What are the benefits of having my wisdom teeth removed?

Having your wisdom teeth extracted has a number of advantages, including preventing overcrowding in your mouth, lowering your risk of tooth decay and gum disease, improving overall oral health, and relieving any pain or discomfort they may be causing. Additionally, if an infection exists in one or more of the impacted wisdom teeth, it will be easier to treat them once they are removed from the mouth. Having them extracted can even help improve facial symmetry in some cases due to overcrowding caused by impacted wisdom teeth!

What if I’m not experiencing pain and my wisdom teeth haven’t erupted?

It is still necessary to have them examined by a dentist or an oral surgeon. Even if you’re not in pain, it’s possible that your wisdom teeth are impacted and will cause overcrowding in the future, which could lead to tooth decay, gum disease and other problems. If the teeth remain impacted for an extended period of time, they can cause cysts in the jawbone. To avoid these risks, it’s best to have your wisdom teeth examined by a dentist. In some cases, they may advise you to have them extracted even if you are not in pain.