Wisdom teeth are the molars right at the back of your mouth.
They’re usually the last teeth to come through and you usually get them. When you’re 17 to 25 years of age. However, not everyone has them or has problems with them.
There isn’t always enough room in the mouth for them to grow into place properly, and this can cause dental problems with the gum around them and with the teeth beside them.
If you have no pain or any other problems with your wisdom teeth, continue with your usual oral health care and dental visits.
If you have pain or infection, make an appointment to see your dentist as soon as possible. They may take an X-ray of your mouth to give a clearer view of the position of your teeth.
Your wisdom teeth usually don’t need to be removed unless they’re impacted (can’t come through properly) and causing problems. Some problems associated with wisdom teeth can be managed with antibiotics, antiseptic mouthwash, and by keeping the area very clean.
Your dentist may recommend having your wisdom teeth removed if you develop:
- tooth decay
- abscesses (pus in your wisdom teeth or the surrounding tissue)
- an infection of your gum caused by an erupting wisdom tooth (pericoronitis)
- periodontal (gum) disease, such as pericoronitis, or an infection of your connective tissue (cellulitis)
- an infection of your bones (osteomyelitis)
- cysts or tumours involving the tooth
- teeth that obstruct other surgery
- or, if you plan to travel in less-developed สมัครสมาชิก UFABET วันนี้ รับเครดิตฟรีทุกวัน countries for an extended period of time where treatment might be hard to get if your teeth or gums become a problem.