Wisdom teeth are your third set of molars, and they commonly appear when you are 17-24 years old. If they grow in and are positioned properly, they may not need to be extracted. However, if one or more of your wisdom teeth is growing in offside, crowding existing teeth, or if a wisdom tooth is impacted (it is hindered by adjacent teeth and cannot fully break through your gums), then it may need extraction. Impacted wisdom teeth can cause inflammation, infection, and may damage adjacent teeth.
The cost of removing your wisdom teeth is dependent upon many factors, including:
- How many wisdom teeth are being extracted?
- Is a wisdom tooth impacted?
- Are any adjacent teeth affected and requiring treatment?
If you think your or your child’s wisdom teeth are coming in, or if wisdom teeth have already made their appearance and are causing pain and discomfort, give us a call to schedule a consultation. If necessary, we’ll take dental x-rays to determine wisdom tooth placement, make an assessment, and offer a treatment plan.