Third molars that develop in the very back of the mouth are known as wisdom teeth. Most people have four wisdom teeth, but in some cases, it is possible to have more or less. Usually, people develop their wisdom teeth between the ages of 16 and 24. Wisdom teeth present a problem when they are impacted. When wisdom teeth are impacted, it means they growing at a different angle then they should be and that there is not enough room in the mouth for them to grow properly and this can cause the rest of the teeth to shift around. Many people can't keep their wisdom teeth due to impaction.

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Impacted wisdom teeth can fall into one of many categories, such as:

• Distoangular Impaction
• Horizontal Impaction
• Vertical Impaction
• Mesioangular Impaction
  
  

The most common form of wisdom teeth impaction is mesioangular impaction, which means the wisdom teeth grow in at a forward angle. The second most common type of teeth impaction, vertical impaction, occurs when the teeth do not ever come through the gum line completely. When wisdom teeth grow in at a backwards angle, this is known as distoangular impaction. Finally, the last common form of wisdom teeth impaction is known as horizontal impaction. This occurs when the wisdom teeth grow into the roots of the second molar due to growing in at a full, forward, 90 degree angle.

If an individual has less than four wisdom teeth, this is known as hypodontia. Extra wisdom teeth, on the other hand, are known as supernumerary teeth. Pulling wisdom teeth is necessary if they are growing in impacted as they can greatly affect your jaw and the rest of your teeth as well. Depending on how much of your wisdom teeth have come through, there are many methods for pulling wisdom teeth (also known as extractions) such as sedation dentistry or sleep dentistry. In some cases, wisdom teeth are surgically removed before they even break through the gum line.

Do you want more information about pulling wisdom teeth? Do you need to find out if your wisdom teeth will grow in impacted? Make an appointment with a Phoenix, Arizona dentist today.