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Wisdom teeth
usually start coming in between the ages of 17 and 25
of plaque can also permanently stain and damage the teeth. Of course regular brushing and flossing is still very impor- tant to keep teeth healthy and shiny white. The American Dental Association sent out a public warning to not try to fix teeth without the help of a professional. Some videos and websites encourage people to try and straighten their teeth with rubber bands, wire, dental floss and other ob- jects. It is unsafe for anyone to try to move the teeth. Without the help of professional, teeth can be damaged or lost forever, and the damage can result in expensive lifelong dental problems.
When do wisdom teeth come in, and when should they be removed? Wisdom teeth are the third set of molars to grow inside the mouth. They usually start coming in between the ages of 17 and 25
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(a time in life that has been referred to as the Age of Wisdom). If wisdom teeth grow in completely, the bite is aligned and there is enough room for them. There may never be a need to take them out. Unfortunately, since wisdom teeth are
usually joining a lot of other teeth already in the mouth, there may not be room for them. If there is no room, wisdom teeth cannot grow in properly and may cause many problems. The teeth may not erupt at all or just some of the tooth comes out of the gum, and the tooth becomes im- pacted and trapped in the jaw. If the wis- dom tooth only comes out of the gum part of the way, a piece of the gum remains on top of the tooth. When this happens the tooth can become quite irritated, and food and infection can get caught in the spaces. The area cannot be cleaned well because of the location and pain associated with the inflamed tissue. Impacted wisdom
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