Considered the sagest among their companion choppers, wisdom teeth are the upper and lower third and final set of molars. They’re named “wisdom teeth” because they usually emerge in the late teen years to the early 20s — a time when one is considered old enough to have obtained some knowledge.
Not everyone will need his or her wisdom teeth removed. If there’s sufficient room in the mouth for the wisdom teeth to come into a proper position, then they may not need to be extracted. If the teeth are misaligned or impacted, or you have pain, infection or other changes to the mouth, they may need to be taken out.
Through X-ray analysis we can determine if your wisdom teeth are impacted. If they are, we can recommend removal options. Novocain, a local ansthesia, or a type of general ansthesia can be used to lower discomfort. Let’s discuss your options.
