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isdom teeth usually do not push through the gums until people are in their late teens, twenties or even older. They are generally the last teeth to come through the gums. Most people have four wisdom teeth, however some may have none.

Often there is little space at the rear of the jaw for the wisdom teeth to come easily through the gums. If there is not enough room , the tooth will become wedged or impacted.

Some impacted wisdom teeth remain buried and cause no trouble, however other impacted wisdom teeth may cause severe problems such as:

• Food trap causing inflammation of the gum/infection
• Decay
• Damage to nearby molar tooth
• Pain from infection or pressure
• Crowding
• Erosion cavity of adjacent molars.

Our dentist will assess whether your wisdom teeth need to be removed with x-rays. Depending on the position of the tooth, a simple extraction or surgical extraction may be needed to remove your wisdom teeth. Options of having your wisdom teeth being removed in a chair or to be referred to an oral surgeon in a hospital seating will be discussed and offered.