Tupelo, MS Dentist -- Dr. Richard Caron "Your Dental Health" Wisdom Teeth

http://www.tupelosmiles.com/ http://tupelodentist.com/ Wisdom Teeth Wisdom teeth, also referred to as third molars, get their name by being the last teeth to come in, between the ages of 17 and 21 when you gain maturity or wisdom. Sometimes they do not have enough room to grow normally. When that happens, your dentist may refer to them as impacted or crowded and they may need to be removed. Not everyone's teeth develop in the same way. Even if your wisdom teeth aren't causing any pain or other problems they may be affecting your oral health. The most common problems are decay, infection, crowding, or damage to other teeth. Those next to the wisdom teeth are more prone to developing gum problems. It's important to see your dentist regularly so he or she can monitor the progress of your wisdom teeth.