The large teeth at the back of your mouth, referred to as the wisdom teeth (third molars), usually emerge between the ages of 17 and 25. Sometimes, there isn’t enough room for the wisdom teeth to move into the correct position, which is called impaction. This can result in pain or an infection. The remedy is to have the teeth removed. What can you expect from the extraction process and what’s the usual timeframe for wisdom tooth recovery? Continue reading to get the answers.
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