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Wisdom Teeth - What Are They?

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智慧齒 are not a necessity for most people today. They are thought to be a holdover from eons ago when human ancestors had larger jaws and needed more teeth.

Modern dental care and diet have changed so that 智慧齒 are no longer necessary. However, they can still cause issues if they are not removed in time.
Dental

Wisdom teeth are the last adult molars to erupt in your mouth. They usually appear between the ages of 17 and 21. However, they can also erupt later than this and cause issues, particularly if there isn't enough room in the jaw for them to grow normally.

When they erupt, wisdom teeth are often impacted and may not come out through the gum properly. This can lead to gum infection, tooth decay and damage to other teeth. It can also be painful and result in a cyst forming under the wisdom tooth.

Dentists and oral surgeons recommend that you keep up with regular check-ups for wisdom teeth. This is because they can identify problems early and may recommend removal of the wisdom teeth when needed.

Dental health is important for overall physical and mental well-being. Oral disease and infections can be linked to other diseases and conditions such as diabetes, cancer and osteoporosis.
Wisdom teeth

Wisdom teeth are the last of the adult teeth to come in. These strange growths can cause problems for many people, and should be taken care of when they begin to erupt.

Your wisdom teeth are usually between the ages of 17 and 25, but can start as early as age 13. The problem with wisdom teeth is that they do not have room in the mouth to come in normally, leading to issues like crowding or damage to other teeth, jaw pain, and infection.

They can also lead to infections in the gums that affect your nerves or the bloodstream, a condition called sepsis.

Partially erupted teeth, or impacted wisdom teeth, can also contribute to the development of periodontal disease (gum and bone infections) and various other types of odontogenic infections. These infections can cause pain, swelling and stiffness in the jaw, and can even lead to cyst formation around the tooth or on the nearby bone.

If your dentist notices these symptoms and suspects the wisdom teeth are causing an issue, they may recommend removal of the teeth before they become a problem. This can help prevent pain, gum problems and more serious dental complications.
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