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Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to come in and the ones least needed for good
oral health. The third molars or wisdom teeth, are called such because they
develop when most individuals become adults (which are near 17 years of age).
Because our jaws are smaller
than our ancestors, our wisdom
teeth may not have enough
room to fit in our mouths
properly. Therefore, problems
may result if these additional
teeth attempt to emerge.
Most people have four wisdom teeth, one in each corner of the mouth and
often they are impacted (trapped in the jawbone and gums). Cramped for
room, these impacted teeth grow in many different directions and removal
may be recommended by your dentist to prevent potential problems.
Whether wisdom teeth cause your mouth harm depends on several factors,
including the size of your jaw and how your wisdom teeth grow in. You may
have no symptoms at all, but the other teeth in your mouth could be at risk
for damage.
It is best to have wisdom teeth removed around 17 years of age because
that is when they usually develop. Removal will be easier as the bone may
not be as dense as in an older person. Also, recovery will be faster since the
roots usually have not yet fully developed.
Wisdom Teeth
h o m e | m e e t o u r t e a m | o u r s e r v i c e s | n e w p a t i e n t s | c o n t a c t u s | s i t e m a p
Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to come in and the ones least needed for good
oral health. The third molars or wisdom teeth, are called such because they
develop when most individuals become adults (which are near 17 years of age).
Because our jaws are smaller
than our ancestors, our wisdom
teeth may not have enough
room to fit in our mouths
properly. Therefore, problems
may result if these additional
teeth attempt to emerge.
Most people have four wisdom teeth, one in each corner of the mouth and
often they are impacted (trapped in the jawbone and gums). Cramped for
room, these impacted teeth grow in many different directions and removal
may be recommended by your dentist to prevent potential problems.
Whether wisdom teeth cause your mouth harm depends on several factors,
including the size of your jaw and how your wisdom teeth grow in. You may
have no symptoms at all, but the other teeth in your mouth could be at risk
for damage.
It is best to have wisdom teeth removed around 17 years of age because
that is when they usually develop. Removal will be easier as the bone may
not be as dense as in an older person. Also, recovery will be faster since the
roots usually have not yet fully developed.
Wisdom Teeth