Wisdom Teeth (1 of 2)

Wisdom teeth, or third molars, are the final teeth to develop. Most of us have four wisdom teeth, one in each corner of the mouth. They usually emerge during our late teens or early twenties.

Oftentimes, wisdom teeth become trapped, or impacted, in the jawbone and cause crowding, displacement, decay, infection or gum disease. Impacted wisdom teeth can grow in many different directions -- horizontally, vertically, or at an angle.

In most cases, it is recommended that impacted wisdom teeth are extracted.

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