Wisdom Teeth

Learning More About Wisdom Teeth

By the age of 18, the average adult has 32 teeth – 16 on the top and 16 on the bottom. Each tooth in the mouth has a specific name and function. The teeth in the front of the mouth (incisors, canine and bicuspid teeth) are ideal for grasping and biting food into smaller pieces. The back teeth (molar teeth) are used to grind food up into a consistency suitable for swallowing.

The average mouth is made to hold only 28 teeth. It can be painful when 32 teeth try to fit in a mouth that holds only 28 teeth. These four other teeth are your third molars, also known as “wisdom teeth.” They develop and compete for space with the other molars and this can cause different pathologic states.

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Why Should I Have My Wisdom Teeth Removed?
Oral Examination
Removal

Are you or Someone You Know Suffering from Wisdom Tooth Pain?

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