What Are Wisdom Teeth?
Wisdom teeth are extra molars that grow in the very back of your jaw usually during your late teenage years. The problem with these teeth is that they often do not have the proper space to grow in since your mouth and jaw is already fully formed. When these new teeth try to grow, they often get blocked by bone and surrounding teeth, causing impaction and tooth pain. If these wisdom teeth are left impacted in your mouth, they can cause damage to your other teeth, push them together and cause crowding, throw off your bite and even develop an infection. Dr. Mark Wilhelm uses his over three decades of experience to remove these problem wisdom teeth right in our Woodbury, MN office! Once we gently remove these teeth, you’ll be free of the tooth pain and soreness and able to get back to a normal lifestyle.
