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Most people will grow their wisdom teeth between the ages of 17 and 25, though it is possible for them to come through later still.

Generally speaking most adults can expect to have four wisdom teeth in total, and the human mouth can hold up to 32 teeth. Wisdom teeth grow at the very back of the mouth.

However, problems can arise with the wisdom teeth which may require a tooth extraction procedure to be carried out.

What problems can occur?

Some people may feel some discomfort when the teeth try to come through. This is normal and is usually only temporary, so will eventually subside. However, if it is too uncomfortable it is recommended that you swill warm-to-hot (not boiling) water mixed with a teaspoon of salt in order to reduce any swelling; which should ease any discomfort.

Problematic wisdom teeth (also known as ‘impacted wisdom teeth’) can also be treated with a course of antibiotics. But this may be a temporary solution and a tooth extraction may be the best method to solve the issue.

One of the most common problems when the wisdom teeth begin to show is there may not be enough room in the patient’s mouth for the teeth to grow. Adentist in Birmingham may need to carry out a number of dental jobs, which can eventually lead to a tooth extraction, in order to see if there are any problems.

Like most dental treatments the dentist will anesthetise the area to make the procedure less painful. An incision is then made in the gums for easy access to the tooth, which can then be removed. The gums are then stitched back up.

It is generally accepted that wisdom teeth extraction is a fairly straight forward procedure which can take as little as 15 minutes or as long as 40.