What's a Wisdom Tooth?

Impacted wisdom teeth are third molars at the back of the mouth that don't have enough room to emerge or develop normally. Wisdom teeth are the last adult teeth to come into the mouth (erupt). Most people have four wisdom teeth at the back of the mouth — two on the top, two on the bottom.

What is the purpose of wisdom teeth?

According to anthropologists, the last set of molars or wisdom teeth, were provisions for our ancestors to help them chew coarse, rough food such as hard items like nuts, roots, meets, and leaves. You do not have to be an anthropologist to know that those teeth have outlived their purpose.

Is wisdom tooth removal painful?

There is a fair amount of pain after wisdom tooth removal. The procedure is done under local anesthesia. The pain peaks six hours after the procedure and may last for a few days. Any pain associated with the wisdom teeth removal procedure will usually occur during the recovery period.