Why do wisdom teeth cause such a problem?
Wisdom teeth cause problems because the shape of the modern human mouth may be too small to accommodate them. As a result, they become impacted or unable to “come in” or move into their proper position. When wisdom teeth are prevented from surfacing into the mouth properly, they are referred to as impacted. Teeth that have not surfaced are not necessarily impacted. It may be that it is still too early in someone’s dental development and as they mature they may erupt naturally. Other wisdom teeth may force their way in but cause other teeth, especially the lower front ones, to overlap and become crooked. Once overlapping has begun it usually progresses throughout life. Even others may appear to be completely erupted but because of their position they may contribute to periodontal disease or Tempromandibular Joint Dysfunction (T.M.J) Dr. Brueggen will examine your mouth and x-rays to determine the condition of your wisdom teeth.
