Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to grow in the jaw. Wisdom teeth do not have any outstanding functions, and if they grow crookedly, they will cause pressure on the adjacent teeth and cause swelling and pain, etc. Wisdom teeth extraction does not affect the nerves or health problems, and wisdom teeth are often extracted to avoid other complications.

Most types of wisdom teeth grow crookedly and leave dangerous complications, affecting the health and quality of life of the patient. Therefore, early examination and treatment are extremely important. So what are the signs of wisdom teeth growing crookedly in the upper jaw?

Tooth number 7, also known as the large molar, has the main function of grinding food and plays an important role in chewing. When a problem arises in tooth number 7, the person's chewing ability or chewing coefficient is greatly reduced.

Normally, permanent teeth will grow when we are about 6-7 years old and complete when we are 11-13 years old. But wisdom teeth usually only grow when people are adults (18 years old). At this time, there will be 2 main factors affecting the misalignment of wisdom teeth.

Although missing tooth number 7 can still be treated with braces, it is necessary to replace the missing tooth before the orthodontic process is completed. Correcting tooth loss will make chewing and crushing food easier, shortening the time as well as achieving higher braces efficiency.