Wisdom teeth can be a cause of irritation and pain for many people. While some individuals may have perfectly aligned wisdom teeth with enough space for them to come through naturally, this is definitely rarer than at least one complication.
Not all your wisdom teeth will come through at once and, without regular checkups with your dentist, often go unnoticed until it’s too late. Wisdom teeth that erupt at an angle can cause a misaligned bite, place pressure on the surrounding teeth that lead to increased decay, or provide the perfect gap in your gum for food to enter and lead to infection.
If your wisdom teeth are giving you pain, it’s important you see your dentist early to prevent the need for emergency treatment. While dental extraction of wisdom teeth is overly common, it can be a relatively simple procedure for a patient with an otherwise healthy mouth. When wisdom teeth are neglected, an emergency dental extraction may be the only option available.