Wisdom teeth, also known as “third molars,” are the last teeth to erupt in the mouth, typically between the ages of 17 and 25. However, there isn’t always enough space in the jaw for them to emerge properly, causing them to remain hidden under the gums or bone. These “impacted” wisdom teeth can cause various problems and often require extraction.
The evolution of the human species has led to smaller jaws, while our teeth have remained relatively large. As a result, there isn’t enough space for wisdom teeth to emerge, causing them to become trapped under the gums or bone.
Often, impacted wisdom teeth do not cause symptoms, which is why regular dental check-ups are important for preventive care. However, certain symptoms may indicate the presence of impacted wisdom teeth, such as pain or sensitivity at the back of the mouth, swelling or redness in the gums, difficulty opening the mouth, bad breath, and pain in the ear or jaw.
The dentist will evaluate your situation and recommend the extraction of impacted wisdom teeth if they cause pain or other symptoms, have become infected or formed a cyst, pose a risk of damaging neighboring teeth, or even before starting orthodontic treatment.
At our clinic, by applying the latest surgical techniques combined with state-of-the-art technological equipment, we ensure that the discomfort after such a procedure is minimized.
