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 …
Do I need to remove an impacted wisdom tooth if it is not causing any problems?
Most people believe that wisdom teeth absolutely have to be removed. However, this is a fallacy. The truth is that there is nothing inherently bad about third molars (wisdom teeth). They can be a valuable part of a person’s dentition just like any other teeth. Another question that many patients …
Wisdom Teeth Extraction: What to expect during recovery process
If you have wisdom teeth, chances are, you may have to get them removed. Wisdom teeth are the third molars, and are the final set of molars to erupt. When these teeth come in, usually between the ages of 16 and 20, there normally is not enough space in the mouth for them to erupt. As a result, they …