Wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, are the back-most teeth present in the mouth. Wisdom teeth are also the last of the adult teeth to erupt (surface) in the mouth. They commonly erupt when a person is 15 to 25 years of age. By this time, the growth of the jaw bone is almost complete and it …
What happens if you don’t take out your wisdom tooth?
The wisdom tooth is also called “third molar” in technical terms. The process when the tooth appears in the mouth is called “tooth eruption”. Wisdom teeth are generally the last teeth to erupt in a person’s mouth. Most commonly a person has four wisdom teeth. The timing of the eruption of the wisdom …
How to manage pain related to your wisdom teeth?
Your third molars situated at the back of your mouth are also called your wisdom teeth. Typically, wisdom teeth “erupt” much later than your regular teeth, commonly between the ages of 17 and 25. If they hurt, it probably means that they are trying to come through, or are inflamed or …
