Wisdom teeth typically appear in your late teens or early twenties. Most of the time, they cause problems. These are the teeth to grow in. Even though they are called wisdom teeth, it is often not a good idea to keep them.
The thing is, not everyone needs to have their wisdom teeth taken out. Some people are lucky. Their wisdom teeth grow in just right. They do not cause any problems. For many people, that is not the case. When there is no room in the jaw, wisdom teeth grow in at weird angles. They push against teeth or do not come in all the way. That is when the trouble starts.
How do you know if you need to have yours taken out?
There are some signs to watch for. Do you have pain or pressure in the back of your mouth? Are your gums swollen or bleeding near your teeth? Do you have trouble opening your jaw? Do you get infections? Have crowding of your teeth? Sometimes, wisdom teeth hurt you without you even realizing it. That is why it is so important to go to the dentist
If you leave wisdom teeth that are causing problems it will not get better. It will usually get worse. You might get infections or cysts. The teeth around them might get damaged.
The good news is that getting a wisdom tooth taken out is not as bad as you might think. It is quick and easy.
At Hamilton Family Dentistry, Dr Beenu Virk’s team is great at removing wisdom teeth. They use gentle techniques. They will make sure you feel informed and comfortable.
Don’t ignore what your mouth is telling you.
