What are Wisdom Teeth?

Wisdom teeth, or third molars, are a set of four teeth that erupt into the back four corners of the mouth, behind the 12 year old molars.

This usually occurs between the ages of 17 to 21.

Does Everyone Have Wisdom Teeth?

No, some people are naturally missing one or more of their wisdom teeth.

What Is Impaction?

This means that your wisdom teeth will not grow or erupt into a position that allows them to be functional teeth.

Impaction may be due to soft tissues (i.e. gums) or hard tissues such as other teeth or bone. Teeth that become impacted are generally more likely to cause problems due to inflammation and infection of the surrounding tissues.