Q: What are wisdom teeth and how are they removed?

A: Wisdom teeth are the last permanent teeth to emerge when a person reaches the age of 16 to 20. There are problems regarding wisdom teeth especially if there is not enough room in the mouth to accommodate these teeth. This, they become impacted. Painful crowding and dental disease can also be an effect when wisdom teeth emerge partially or if they come out crooked. Our Oxnard DDS helps patients in extracting wisdom teeth under anesthesia. Removing wisdom teeth is a relatively routine procedure. It should not affect your bite. A piece of gauze may be given to you that you can bite to limit the bleeding. Pain and swelling may occur and will go away for a few days.