Wisdom Teeth (3rd Molar)
Wisdom teeth are the third set of molars in the back of your mouth. They usually come in between the ages of 17 and 25, and they’re spotted on X-rays. Most people have them removed for one of these reasons: They’re impacted. Because they’re so far back in your mouth, wisdom teeth may not come in normally. They can be trapped in your jawbone or gums, which can be painful. They come in at the wrong angle. They may press against your other teeth. Your mouth isn’t big enough. Your jaw has no room for an extra set of molars. You have cavities or gum disease.
Most people have them removed for one of these reasons
They’re impacted. Because they’re so far back in your mouth, wisdom teeth may not come in normally. They can be trapped in your jawbone or gums, which can be painful. They come in at the wrong angle. They may press against your other teeth. Your mouth isn’t big enough. Your jaw has no room for an extra set of molars. You have cavities or gum disease.
Wisodm Teeth Treatment
Recommend to remove them unless they help you functionally. Recommend to remove teeth after swelling is controlled if tooth is infected.
Removing wisdom tooth Q&A
They usually come in between the ages of 17 and 25.
They’re impacted. Because they’re so far back in your mouth, wisdom teeth may not come in normally. They can be trapped in your jawbone or gums, which can be painful. They come in at the wrong angle. They may press against your other teeth. Your mouth isn’t big enough. Your jaw has no room for an extra set of molars. You have cavities or gum disease.
Your doctor will numb your gum with a shot of Novocaine.
The timing on when you should have your wisdom teeth extracted is really a question for your dentist or orthodontist. They’ll be able to determine how you should pursue orthodontic treatment and if your wisdom teeth need to be removed at all. Wisdom teeth are typically removed when they come in misaligned or impacted.
