Wisdom teeth - also known as the 8th molars - are the last teeth to grow in each person and usually grow when entering adulthood, between the ages of 17 and 25. However, there are cases where impacted wisdom teeth must be extracted to protect oral health and the safety of neighboring teeth.

The average age of wisdom teeth eruption is from 16 to 20 years old. However, in reality, wisdom teeth can grow at any age. Therefore, when the jaw structure is relatively complete, the space for wisdom teeth is often very narrow. Therefore, wisdom teeth growing crookedly is a common phenomenon.

Hello doctor, I am having a tooth that grows from the upper jaw, what is that tooth that hurts so much?

Wisdom tooth extraction is usually an outpatient procedure, which means you can go home the same day. The procedure for wisdom tooth extraction is usually done under local anesthesia. Local anesthesia is an injection to numb the area where the tooth is being extracted.

Wisdom teeth are also known as number 8 teeth. These teeth usually grow in adulthood, around 17-25 years old. In many cases, wisdom teeth can grow even later, even in people who are over 30 years old.