Why Have Your Wisdom Teeth Removed?

There are a few different reasons that your dentist may recommend wisdom teeth removal near San Jose, especially before getting Invisalign. Wisdom teeth are additional molars that grow in the back of your mouth. Usually, they begin to appear in young adults between the ages of 17 and 25. Once they begin to grow in, your dentist will likely suggest that they are removed sooner rather than later. This is because the most common reasons for wisdom tooth removal can be quite painful.

For most people, there simply is not enough room in their adult mouth for a third set of molars. If your jaw does not have space for extra teeth, it can be a painful experience as they grow in. Most of the time, wisdom teeth do not grow in straight. With limited space, they often grow in at an angle and press into other teeth. If wisdom teeth are impacted, meaning they aren’t growing in normally, they may not be able to break the surface of your gums. Having them removed prevents this from becoming a problem, whether or not you plan to get Invisalign.