wisdom teeth removal
Wisdom teeth are a third set of molars in the back of your mouth that usually come in between the ages of 17 and 25. Most people have wisdom teeth removed because they are impacted, come in at a wrong angle, or your jaw doesn't have enough room to accommodate a an extra set of molars.
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Do Wisdom Teeth Cause Problems?
You’re more likely to have issues with wisdom teeth than with any other teeth. Each year, over 10 million wisdom teeth are removed, or extracted. A top reason is impaction, when the tooth may not have enough room to come out from the gum like it should.
Impacted wisdom teeth can result in pain, damage to other teeth, and other dental problems. Since wisdom teeth are hard to clean, they may be more vulnerable to tooth decay and gum disease than other teeth are. Removing wisdom teeth early on in life is important because waiting until you're older can make the removal process more difficult due to the bone being harder and the roots are longer.
You’re more likely to have issues with wisdom teeth than with any other teeth. Each year, over 10 million wisdom teeth are removed, or extracted. A top reason is impaction, when the tooth may not have enough room to come out from the gum like it should.
Impacted wisdom teeth can result in pain, damage to other teeth, and other dental problems. Since wisdom teeth are hard to clean, they may be more vulnerable to tooth decay and gum disease than other teeth are. Removing wisdom teeth early on in life is important because waiting until you're older can make the removal process more difficult due to the bone being harder and the roots are longer.