You shouldn’t worry about them at all! Unless you’ve ignored any symptoms of pain or problems with your wisdom teeth or you haven’t been to the dentist in Glen Allen lately.
What are wisdom teeth?
The wisdom teeth are technically called the third molars. They usually start to come in during the late teens or early 20s, when many people are in college or new jobs, hopefully learning and gaining wisdom!
Why are wisdom teeth extracted?
There are several reasons why wisdom teeth may need to be extracted:
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Pain
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Red or swollen gums
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Chronic bad breath
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Tender or bleeding gums
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An unpleasant taste in your mouth
If we don’t need wisdom teeth, why do we still get them?
Good question! Scientists are studying that but we still don’t know the answer. What’s interesting is that in some areas of the world, almost 100 percent of people don’t get wisdom teeth, and in other areas nearly 100 percent do get their wisdom teeth!
One thing we do know is it’s not wise to neglect regular dental care or ignore wisdom tooth pain. Contact Dr. Glenn Fortner at our Glen Allen dental office if you’re experiencing any problems. Checkups and prevention are always a wise move!