Wisdom teeth usually erupt between the ages of 17-22, although this may vary in certain cases.

If a wisdom tooth does not have sufficient space to fully emerge from the gum, it may become ‘impacted’, which can result in severe pain and infection. If this occurs, the tooth will likely need to be removed.

Wisdom teeth can often be difficult to clean given their position at the rear of the mouth, which can also lead to decay and gum disease, which can also affect the adjacent teeth.

We have a dentist with a special interest in oral surgery, who is able to remove impacted wisdom teeth, and can also perform other complicated extractions.