Wisdom teeth are the third set of molars that usually grow between the ages of seventeen and twenty-five, although they can even grow later than this. In some cases, they do not even grow at all. The problem is that in many cases, the existing jaw does not have enough room to accommodate more teeth and so wisdom teeth removal may be needed, as performed by an experienced dentist.
How Do You Know If You Need Them Removed?
Wisdom teeth removal doesn’t just happen for everyone. While some people’s third molars settle quite happily with the rest of their adult teeth, there just may not be enough room for them in other cases. The problem is that if there is not enough room, they can grow in at an angle. This can cause:
Toothache at the site of the tooth eruption
Gum and jaw pain
If it is neglected, the wisdom tooth can become impacted and can cause damage to other teeth as well as an infection. It is in these cases that expert wisdom teeth removal in Macon, GA is required.
Seeing the Dentist about Your Wisdom Teeth?
In many cases, a local dentist will monitor the progress of any possible wisdom teeth growth during a person’s young adult years. An X-ray will help to determine where the wisdom teeth are, whether there will be growing room for them, or whether there are any there at all. In fact, some lucky people don’t ever need wisdom tooth extractions because they have none to begin with!
The good news is that it is not as scary as it used to be to have a tooth extracted. The anesthetic used will numb any pain and the recovery period afterward will likely involve some aches and discomfort, plus some possible painkilling medication, but it should clear up after a few days.
