Wisdom teeth are your third molars and are the last teeth to develop and appear in your mouth. They come in between the ages of 17 – 25 and often don’t fully grow in. A wisdom tooth that doesn’t have room to grow is called an impacted wisdom tooth.
Wisdom teeth are your third molars and are the last teeth to develop and appear in your mouth. They come in between the ages of 17 – 25 and often don’t fully grow in. A wisdom tooth that doesn’t have room to grow is called an impacted wisdom tooth.
An impacted wisdom tooth can cause pain, the possibility of infection and can lead to more serious problems if not treated. Your dentist or oral surgeon can evaluate your teeth and mouth to determine if you have impacted wisdom teeth or another condition. This type of evaluation may include:
Impacted wisdom teeth that are causing pain or other dental problems are usually surgically removed. Common reasons for surgical removal may include:
Removal is normally done as an outpatient procedure, so you’ll go home the same day. Removal will not affect your bite or oral health in the future.