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Wisdom teeth are four molars found in the back portion of the mouth on both rows. are leftovers from prehistoric times that people don’t need anymore. They start coming in around age 18 and can continue to erupt until age 30. They can come in simultaneously or singly. Some may never erupt. The fact they grow in early adult years earned them their name.
Modern diets make wisdom teeth unnecessary, and mouths are smaller now so crowding is an issue. Pain and decay are additional problems if wisdom teeth are impacted. Removal is recommended in most cases.
Wisdom teeth that aren’t growing correctly are impacted. They may grow sideways or into the back of the jaw and cause a tremendous amount of pain.
Removing impacted wisdom teeth is a more complicated oral surgery but remains routine. An oral surgeon who specialises in this area is needed.
Getting a jump start on wisdom teeth is important for planning. Visit your dentist as soon as they start erupting to determine whether they are growing correctly. That affects when removal happens.
