While it can be fun to reach your “age of wisdom” years, wisdom teeth aren’t as enjoyable to deal with. Contact Gentle Dental Care to learn more about wisdom teeth.

Wisdom Teeth

Most everyone has wisdom teeth. However, there are many things we don’t know about them. Often people speculate about why we even have them. These teeth are yet another coming of age ritual; however, no one looks forward to them. If you had or currently have wisdom teeth, then chances are they have been a source of grief in your life.

Here are some facts about wisdom teeth that you might find interesting.

Their Nick Name

These teeth are named after the age they typically come in. Wisdom teeth are also called third molars, which come between the ages of 17 to 25. This period in someone’s life is also known as their “age of wisdom.”

Some People Don’t Have Them

There is a lucky 35% of people who don’t have wisdom teeth. It is believed that since we don’t need them anymore that eventually, people will stop developing them.

Most Wisdom Teeth Have to be Removed

About 85% of wisdom teeth have to be removed. This is because our mouths often don’t have the space to house them. When we don’t have space in our mouth for the wisdom teeth to come in, then it can cause them to become impacted. If an impacted tooth is left to, then it can damage neighboring teeth, create difficulty cleaning, and has the potential to become infected.

They Had a Purpose

Hundreds of years ago, when dental hygiene wasn’t the best teeth would shift or fall out. This would make room for your third molars later on in life. However, because of the advancements in dental hygiene, wisdom teeth aren’t needed as much anymore.

Keep your mouth healthy by removing your wisdom teeth early. Contact Gentle Dental Care for more information.

Contact Us

If you plan on having your wisdom teeth come in soon or would like to learn more about them, then contact Gentle Dental Care at (281) 855-1100. You can also learn more about how they can help you by checking out their services.  Keep your teeth in the best condition by calling Gentle Dental Care about your wisdom teeth.