The definitive wisdom tooth FAQ page

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The definitive wisdom tooth FAQ page
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Wisdom teeth are a pain. Most of us donÌt have room for them and end up having them removed. The long and the short of it is, "If you have impacted wisdom teeth, you should have them removed, and the sooner you do this, the better."

We can help you determine whether or not you should be worried about your wisdom teeth, what treatment might be required in your individual circumstances, and what the costs might be.

Chances are, we will be able to carry out any necessary procedure in our pleasant, comfortable offices at a time that suits you. With the benefits of a little sedation and some local anaesthetic, you will find the experience a lot less dramatic than your ÎfriendsÌ would have you believe.

If you really want to know more, you should find the answers to your questions below.

Q. What are wisdom teeth?
A. Wisdom teeth (also known as third molars) are teeth that usually appear at the very back of the mouth between the ages of 18 and 25 years. They are the last of the adult permanent teeth to develop.

Q. Are all wisdom teeth problematical?
A. No. If wisdom teeth come fully through, they can be useful teeth. If they are kept healthy by careful cleaning, they will last a lifetime.

Q. What are ÎimpactedÌ wisdom teeth?
A. Because they are the last teeth develop, there is usually not enough room for wisdom teeth, so they only come through part-way or not at all. These cases are called ÎimpactedÌ wisdom teeth.

Q. Why are impacted wisdom teeth a problem?
A. There are a number of reasons:

Decay. Wisdom teeth can be very difficult to clean, and therefore often get decayed. It is usually not possible to repair such teeth Ò simply because they are so inaccessible.

Infection. Impacted wisdom teeth very