Wisdom Teeth
Wisdom teeth are the third set of molars that typically emerge between ages 17 and 25, often requiring removal due to impaction, crowding, or infection risk.
Definition
Wisdom teeth are the third set of molars that typically emerge between ages 17 and 25, often requiring removal due to impaction, crowding, or infection risk.
In-Depth
What You Need to Know
Most people have four wisdom teeth, though some may have fewer or none at all. Problems arise when there is not enough room for the teeth to emerge properly, leading to impaction (teeth trapped in the jawbone or gums), crowding of adjacent teeth, infection, cyst formation, or decay. Not all wisdom teeth need removal — if they are fully erupted, properly positioned, and can be cleaned effectively, they may be kept. However, about 85% of wisdom teeth eventually need to be extracted.
Calls & Questions
What Patients Ask
Common phone questions about wisdom teeth — and how Front Desk handles scheduling and call routing automatically.
Common Patient Questions
- 1Do I need my wisdom teeth removed?
- 2How much does wisdom tooth removal cost?
- 3Can I be put to sleep for wisdom teeth?
- 4How long is recovery from wisdom teeth?
How Front Desk Helps Your Practice
Front Desk discusses sedation options available at your practice, provides cost ranges, answers questions about recovery expectations, and schedules consultation or extraction appointments.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about wisdom teeth.
Wisdom teeth are the third set of molars that typically emerge between ages 17 and 25, often requiring removal due to impaction, crowding, or infection risk. Most people have four wisdom teeth, though some may have fewer or none at all. Problems arise when there is not enough room for the teeth to emerge properly, leading to impaction (teeth trapped in the jawbone or gums), crowding of adjacent teeth, infection, cyst formation, or decay.
Your dental provider can answer this during your appointment. Front Desk discusses sedation options available at your practice, provides cost ranges, answers questions about recovery expectations, and schedules consultation or extraction appointments.
Your dental provider can answer this during your appointment. Front Desk discusses sedation options available at your practice, provides cost ranges, answers questions about recovery expectations, and schedules consultation or extraction appointments.
Your dental provider can answer this during your appointment. Front Desk discusses sedation options available at your practice, provides cost ranges, answers questions about recovery expectations, and schedules consultation or extraction appointments.
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