Wisdom Teeth; What's That?

Wisdom teeth are third molar teeth emerged at about age 18-20 years. Wisdom teeth included in the category of vestigial structures, that is structures which function initially to be lost or reduced in line with evolution.

Growth or the appearance of wisdom teeth are in the world of dentistry is often referred to as dens molaris inferior Tertius or third molar was giving pain is often very disturbing our activities. Some of us may be less aware of the wisdom teeth are.

The presence of wisdom teeth that may help if there are other molars that date become useless, even on most people into trouble. There are a number of factors that cause tooth impaction experience. Perhaps because the surrounding tissue is too dense or because of excessive retention of milk teeth or it could be because there is no place for the eruption. The jaw "narrow" because of the growth of the jaw bone is less than perfect.

The jaw that should be enough to accommodate 32 teeth become narrower. As a result,the ever growing wisdom teeth do not get that last place to grow normally. There isgrowing on his side, or even "sleep" inside because there's nowhere to grow.

Perfect teeth that do not emerged on the gums would be a problem. Gums that covers the teeth can cause a buildup of food debris and bacteria that can cause infection and pain in the tooth.