It's important to speak to your dentist about any discomfort or indications of impacted wisdom teeth. If these teeth don’t cause any problems they can remain untouched. But if the wisdom teeth are problematic, your dentist may recommend wisdom teeth removal.
If you need wisdom teeth removal, the procedure is usually performed by an oral surgeon or dentist. In some cases, wisdom tooth extraction may only need local anaesthetic, but sometimes you may need general sedation, depending on the complexity of the procedure. Dentists usually recommend wisdom teeth removal at a young age because the tooth roots are not fully developed, making them easier to remove.