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  Wisdom teeth are the teeth at the very back of the mouth that usually come through in your late teenage years. Sometimes if there isn’t enough room in your mouth for your wisdom teeth to come through properly these teeth can cause problems and may have to be removed. How do I know if I need my wisdom teeth removed? Most people have four wisdom teeth, however, not everyone develops these teeth. Wisdom teeth only need to be removed if they cause problems in your mouth. Not every person needs to have their wisdom teeth removed and you may only experience problems with one or two of your teeth. Wisdom teeth can cause mouth pain when they initially come through your gums. However, if your teeth have already come through and are still causing pain or bite problems it may be time to have them removed. Why do wisdom teeth need to be removed? Wisdom teeth need to be removed when they are impacting other teeth. There may be a lack of space in your mouth for your wisdom teeth to come throug...

Wisdom tooth extraction is a surgery that removes one or more of your wisdom teeth. Wisdom teeth are located in the back of your mouth on the top and bottom rows of your teeth. Impaction is caused when there isn’t enough room for your wisdom tooth to come through. It may cause pain, infection, or other problems and need to be removed. Wisdom tooth removal  is a fairly common procedure. Because adult humans don’t get their wisdom teeth until their late teens or early twenties, there is often not enough room in the mouth for wisdom teeth to sit. Therefore, your teeth can grow at an angle or push up against other teeth. Problems with impacted wisdom teeth Impacted wisdom teeth need to be removed because they cause problems for your oral health. This can include: Trapping food behind or in between other teeth Infections and gum disease Damage to other teeth or the surrounding bone Cysts around the wisdom tooth General pain and discomfort Pushing other teeth out of alignment How should ...

  Recovering from a wisdom tooth removal procedure can take time, but there are some things you can do to help speed up the recovery period. Proper care of your teeth, gums, and mouth is important for recovery after surgery. We've collated some tips which we hope will help. What to Expect After Wisdom Teeth Removal Wellington After your wisdom tooth extraction surgery, the recovery process will vary from person to person. To help reduce swelling, you may be instructed to apply ice packs directly to the area. This can help reduce pain and swelling in the days following your procedure. Some people are back at it sooner than others, but generally, people should wait until at least their second day after treatment before returning to work or school. Be sure you're prepared for some discomfort! One of the most important things you'll need is a ride to and from your dentist appointment if you don't have someone who can drive you home afterward. Don't be surp...

  Wisdom teeth – the third molars in the back of your mouth – can be a common cause of tooth problems. In many cases, wisdom teeth can cause problems when there isn’t enough room for the teeth to grow into the mouth properly. Wisdom teeth removal can help relieve pain from impaction. Most people have four wisdom teeth, two in the top row of teeth and two in the bottom – one in each corner of the mouth. Typically wisdom teeth grow between the ages of 17-25. By the time wisdom teeth develop, the mouth’s 28 other teeth have already long grown in. Hence the name ‘wisdom teeth, and why they can cause problems. When should you have wisdom teeth removed? When wisdom teeth are impacted, it can cause problems in the rest of your mouth. Impaction is caused when wisdom teeth grow at various angles in the jaw. Wisdom teeth can even grow horizontally. Problems can develop from wisdom teeth that: Never erupt through the gum and stay completely hidden. When wisdom teeth are trapped (impacted), it...