Wisdom Tooth Removal

Wisdom teeth or the 3rd molars are the last teeth to come in the mouth and the ones least needed. Wisdom teeth erupt between the ages 17-25. When a wisdom tooth does not have enough space to erupt, it gets trapped in bone. Most people have four wisdom teeth, one in each corner of the mouth, but each tooth can b at a different stag eof eruption and position of impaction. As they are placed at the back of the mouth, maintaining good oral hygiene remains a challenge. Thus these teeth are prone to infection. Also because of their position and angulation, wisdom teeth can cause pressure on adjacent teeth and nerves. A flare up can cause a sudden onset of symptoms like pain, swelling, headcache, inability to open mouth properly, pressure on adjacent teeth.

If any of these symptoms are present, the treatment is surgical removal of the tooth.