{"id":55,"date":"2018-01-01T02:36:25","date_gmt":"2018-01-01T02:36:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bearcreekfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=55"},"modified":"2018-01-12T17:45:04","modified_gmt":"2018-01-12T17:45:04","slug":"wisdom-tooth-pain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bearcreekfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/2018\/01\/01\/wisdom-tooth-pain\/","title":{"rendered":"Experiencing Wisdom Tooth Pain? Call Your Pleasant Grove Dentist"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"DentalIn most cases, your dentist\u2019s job is to help you keep your teeth. However, there are some cases where removing a tooth is the best option to help you maintain your overall oral health. This is most often the case with third molars, wisdom teeth. These are the last teeth to erupt in the smile, and they can, unfortunately, cause some oral health issues. If wisdom tooth extraction<\/a> is recommended, a skilled dentist can safely and comfortably remove your wisdom teeth to protect your smile.
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What are Wisdom Teeth?<\/h2>\n

Wisdom teeth are the third and final set of molars. They typically erupt between the ages of 17 and 25. Our ancient ancestor ate a diet of coarse foods and didn\u2019t perform regular oral hygiene, and this diet and lack of cleaning damaged teeth and could lead to early tooth loss. For these ancient humans, the third molars were necessary when they erupted later in life. Improved hygiene and a processed diet mean that we no longer need our third set of molars. That\u2019s why they can often cause oral health concerns.<\/p>\n

Why do You Recommend Wisdom Tooth Removal?<\/h2>\n

We will recommend wisdom teeth be extracted in the following situations:<\/p>\n