Jarred K. Donald, DDS
16631 Coit Rd #114
Dallas, TX 75248
972-818-4300
888-49-SMILE
Patient Education - General Dentist Information in Dallas
Impacted/Wisdom Teeth
Wisdom teeth are the third and final set of molars that erupt in the
back corners of the upper and lower normal adult mouth. Unfortunately,
most people experience problems from wisdom teeth; in most cases, this
is because the teeth erupt too close to existing permanent teeth,
causing crowding, improper bites, and other problems.
If wisdom teeth are causing a problem and are not pulled, they
can sometimes become impacted. Impacted wisdom teeth can be extremely
painful, as well as harmful to your oral health. Symptoms are easy to
spot: pain, inflammation, and some kinds of infections.
Many people need to have their wisdom teeth extracted to avoid
future serious problems. In general, the lack of the four wisdom teeth
does not hamper one's ability to properly bite down, speak or eat.
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