Wisdom Teeth Extractions
SE Calgary

Located in the very back of the mouth, wisdom teeth are the last set of molars to emerge. They generally come in between the ages of 14-30, although some people never get them at all. For many people, wisdom teeth grow in properly and cause no problems at all. For others however, problems arise and intervention is necessary in order to avoid future complications. If problematic wisdom teeth are left untreated, this can lead to pain, tooth decay, gum disease, and occlusion problems.

For many people, wisdom teeth are a source of concern. If there is too little room in the back of the mouth for wisdom teeth to properly erupt, their growth can be disrupted. For some, wisdom teeth erupt only partially through the gums, which can lead to crowding issues with the surrounding teeth, cavities, gum infections and/or severe pain. Wisdom teeth can sometimes grow in unusual directions, which can lead to complications like crowding and damage to adjacent second molars. Impacted wisdom teeth occur when there is not enough room for wisdom teeth to properly erupt in the mouth and they become stuck in the gums, unable to emerge. When wisdom teeth are impacted in the jaw, this can provide a very fertile ground for bacteria to grow at the opening of the mouth. This could lead to gum infection that can cause considerable pain, discomfort, swelling, and illness. Your dentist will often foresee problems arising later on, so will recommend the removal of your wisdom teeth now in order to avoid costly surgical procedures in the future.