Wisdom Teeth Removal

Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to grow at the end of your upper and lower gums. They are the last adult teeth to arrive, usually around 18 – 25 years of age and sometimes, they need to be removed. Sometimes these teeth can cause pain as they grow and there may not be enough room in your mouth for the teeth to grow normally. They might grow at a different angle  and crowd your other teeth and put pressure on the neighboring teeth and gums. This is called “impaction”. Even if they erupt through your gums they are often difficult to care for and clean because of their position.

If they don’t come through properly, grow in a difficult position or cause infections, they may need to be removed. X-rays tell the dentist how your wisdom teeth are erupting and if they will need to be extracted. Not all wisdom teeth need to be removed, however if extraction is needed, removal as early as possible  is recommended.