Wisdom teeth, also known as the "third molars", are as necessary as other teeth, but more prone to troubles during their eruption (penetrating the gum tissue). Since wisdom teeth will be the last to erupt – usually between the ages of 17 and 21 – there frequently is little room left while in the mouth.
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Consequently, wisdom teeth may erupt laterally, only partially, or become trapped (impacted), resulting in discomfort, infection, and gum line and facial swelling. When any one of these problems arise, your dental professional may decide that wisdom tooth extraction is required.
In many people there isn't enough space at the rear of the jaws for wisdom teeth to completely erupt and become functional. When there is too little space for the wisdom tooth to come through, the tooth will become wedged or "impacted".
6.To minimize potential crowding and enhance orthodontic treatment by lessening the consequences of pushing and crowding on remaining teeth because wisdom teeth try to move forward or erupt.
7.To eradicate or avoid problems like soreness, swelling and/or infection related to eruption/partial eruption of wisdom teeth.
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