Wisdom teeth — the third molars in the very back of your mouth — may not need to be removed if they are healthy, fully erupted, positioned correctly and biting properly.

Many times, however, wisdom teeth don't have room to grow properly and can cause problems. Erupting wisdom teeth can grow at various angles in the jaw, impacting other teeth. Problems with wisdom teeth can cause damage other teeth roots or bone support, gum disease, oral infection and may also crowd or damage nearby teeth.

Wisdom teeth removal may be necessary if you experience changes in the back area of your mouth such as discomfort and pain, infection, cysts, tumors, damage to nearby teeth, gum disease, tooth decay, etc.

The decision to remove wisdom teeth should me made based on advice from your dentist. Click here to book a Wisdom Tooth Consult or call us at 02 8383 1400 to see a dentist about the position and health of your wisdom teeth and what's best for your situation.