What Age Do Wisdom Teeth Need to Be Removed?Signs You Need Your Wisdom Teeth RemovedImpacted wisdom teeth can cause discomfort, jaw stiffness, and harm your oral health. Here are the signs that it’s time to get your wisdom teeth removed: Jaw Pain and DiscomfortWisdom teeth push onto other teeth, putting immense pressure on your jaw. You might also feel limitations while opening and moving your mouth. Swollen GumsWisdom teeth can cause inflammation around the gums, making them turn red, swollen, and tender. They can emerge sideways, inward, outward, toward, and away from your molars. These positions can inflame the gum tissue, causing a lot of discomfort and pain. Cysts Developing in Your MouthIf you ignore wisdom teeth for an extended period, the sacs of fluid can form cysts that can damage the jaw bone, nerves, and teeth. Bad BreathBacteria can release compounds with a strong foul odor, resulting in bad breath or a constant bad taste in the mouth. An Overcrowded Feeling in Your MouthWhen wisdom teeth have no room to grow, they put pressure on the surrounding teeth, trying to displace them. This can cause the gum and jaw to swell along with a crowded feeling in your mouth. You may also find yourself frequently biting your tongue and cheek. What Is the Best Age to Have Your Wisdom Teeth Extracted?Most people get their wisdom teeth extracted in their late teens or early twenties. There’s no perfect and ideal age at which you should have your wisdom teeth removed because everyone is built differently. But it is recommended to get them removed in early adulthood to be safe from the discomforting and painful symptoms you might experience after ignoring them for an extended period. Getting them extracted at an early age is recommended because when you are younger, your jaw bone is softer, which makes the healing process quicker and easier. Everyone wants to keep their teeth and not have issues if possible. However, if wisdom teeth are causing infections, gum disease, jaw stiffness, and other painful symptoms, you should consider getting them extracted. Get Your Wisdom Teeth Removed TodayNo matter how old you are when you get your wisdom teeth extracted, we at San Tan Oral Surgery provide an excellent experience by using sedation dentistry in the form of anesthesia or laughing gas for all wisdom teeth extraction procedures. We aim to increase the access to premium oral health that every individual deserves. Call at (480) 604-2592 today to:
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