Wisdom teeth usually emerge at the age of 17-25. However, there are exceptions when they come out later, sometimes even at the age of 40. Partial or no emergence of the wisdom teeth during the period corresponding to their development is not a pathology and is considered normal.

Most often, wisdom teeth grow with complications. They may have erroneous positions, may be bent or not completely emerged, causing inflammation of the bone and gums, disturbing the bite, injuring the inner surface of the cheek and destroying neighboring teeth they come in contact with.

The main reason for the complications is a small jaw, which simply does not match the maximum number of teeth. Lack of space is what causes the teeth to clog or block the emergence of the wisdom teeth. The third molar emerges when the growth of the jaw bones gradually fades. As a result, they often have nowhere to grow.

The emergence of a wisdom tooth, in addition to general discomfort (pain, swollen gums, fever), can cause purulent inflammation, which is a real health hazard. In addition, the position of the third molar makes it difficult to access during hygiene procedures. This contributes to the development of cavities, which can also affect neighboring teeth.

Depending on how your teeth develop, a wisdom tooth removal Skokie surgeon can decide whether to remove it or not.