Nature initially intended for wisdom teeth to be included in the human complement of adult teeth. In the ancient past, our ancestors may have used these third molars to process tough foods and roots. However, the modern human mouth typically has little room to house these teeth, which can mean many problems and complications. Wisdom teeth characteristically begin to erupt... read more »

Third molars, also known as wisdom teeth, are essentially vestigial teeth lingering deep within the gums in the back of the mouth. In late adolescence, they can start to move and attempt to emerge. This can be an uncomfortable or even painful experience. Early symptoms might include a feeling of pressure or pain deep in the gums. This pain should... read more »

If you are between the ages of 16 and 24, then you will develop wisdom teeth. These third molars are located in the back of your mouth and they are the last teeth to erupt. You may think that you don’t need to undergo the procedure of wisdom teeth extraction if your teeth are impacted (under the gum line) and... read more »

When a permanent tooth becomes impacted, it stays under the gum line and does not erupt like it is supposed to. Wisdom teeth often become impacted, and this problem commonly happens to the canine teeth (also known as cuspids or eye teeth) as well. Because the canines are some of the most important teeth for a healthy bite, we offer... read more »

If you are between the ages of 17 and 25, it may be time to have your wisdom teeth removed. These third molars usually become impacted or only partially erupt, that latter of which can trap bacteria and make cleaning difficult. If wisdom teeth are left to remain in the mouth, they can cause problems such as tooth decay, gum... read more »