Wisdom Teeth
Wisdom Teeth Removal
Wisdom teeth are the last set of molars to come in, usually in the late teens or early twenties — and for a lot of people, there simply isn't enough room for them. When that causes pain, crowding, or infection risk, removal is often the most straightforward fix.
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What it is
Wisdom teeth (third molars) are the furthest-back teeth, and many mouths don't have enough space to fit them properly. That can cause them to grow in at an angle, get stuck partway (impacted), crowd neighboring teeth, or trap food and bacteria in ways that are hard to clean. Not every wisdom tooth needs to come out — Dr. Kim evaluates each one individually based on positioning and whether it's causing or likely to cause a problem.
What to expect
- 1Evaluation
A digital X-ray shows the position of each wisdom tooth and whether it's impacted or likely to cause problems. - 2Removal
For most cases, the tooth is removed in-office under local anesthesia. - 3Recovery
You'll get clear aftercare instructions — most people rest for a couple of days and are back to normal activity within a week.
Complexity varies a lot from patient to patient depending on how the tooth is positioned. The evaluation is what determines the right approach for you — the details above are general information, not a diagnosis.