Wisdom teeth, or third molars, are the last set of teeth to emerge, usually appearing between the ages of 17 and 25. While they don't always cause issues, many people face complications that necessitate their removal.

There are several common reasons why wisdom teeth often need extraction:

Impaction: It is with this account, that third molars can be said to be impacted when they fail to emerge from beneath the gum due to lack of sufficient space in the jaw. This results in pain, swelling, infection and even own harm to the adjacent teeth.

Crowding: Unfortunately, most people's jaws are not large enough to accommodate an additional molar and this leads to overcrowding as well as misalignment or movement of other teeth.

Incorrect Angle: Some wisdom teeth are impacted which means they might sit at completely wrong positions exerting pressure on other teeth leading to bite problems or pain.

Partial Eruption: In case wisdom tooth is only partially erupted, it causes a crevice which serves as a breeding ground for bacteria and results in infection or inflammation of gums.

Cysts and Tumors: Rare complications include formations of cyst or tumor around the impacted wisdom teeth that may cause the destruction of the jaw bone and neighboring teeth.

It especially means that even if you are not experiencing the symptoms of your wisdom teeth, you need to visit a dentist near me for check-ups and take X-rays. This allows for early identification of issues that will require a recommendation for extraction to prevent pain, infections and long time oral health repercussions.