Wisdom teeth are named the "third molars" and are the final teeth to erupt in the back corners of the lower and upper mouth.
What Age Do Wisdom Teeth Grow In?
Wisdom teeth usually develop between age 17 and 25. Some people just have one, two, or three wisdom teeth and some have none. When wisdom teeth are impacted, they can be very painful and harmful to your oral health. Symptoms can include inflammation, severe discomfort, facial or gum swelling, and sometimes infections. Everyone and their teeth are all different, so wisdom teeth should be regularly examined by a dentist to determine what their condition is and when and if they should be removed.
Do I Need to Have my Wisdom Teeth Removed?
When people experience problems, it is usually because the teeth have erupted too close to the existing permanent teeth, which causes crowding, an improper bite, and more. However, you do not have to get your wisdom teeth removed if they grow in straight and do not cause you any issues.
What Age Do You Get Your Wisdom Teeth Removed?
There is no specific age to get your wisdom teeth removed as everyone is a case by case situation. However, it is often recommended that they be removed in early adulthood and before they begin to cause complications. Many individuals commonly get them removed around the time they grow in, ages 17 to 25.
What Are The Benefits of Wisdom Teeth Extraction?
There are many benefits of wisdom teeth extraction. They include these:
- Not having the four wisdom teeth does not hamper the ability to bite, eat, or speak properly.
- Dentistry has advanced to the point where pain-killing medications not only aid a patient's comfort during the procedure but afterwards as well. Anesthetics can be topically applied with a cotton swab to numb the area, swallowed, given as “laughing gas,” or injected to block the nerves from transmitting pain signals.
- In a great many cases, a patient having a tooth extraction experiences little or no discomfort, and only has minor bleeding. Cold compresses can be applied to the cheek, which will help to reduce swelling and which will result in faster healing.
Your Dental Office would be happy to answer any further questions you may have or which come to mind as you read the above information. Contact us today to book an appointment to discuss whether or not you need your wisdom teeth removed.