Making the Decision
When thinking about when to see a dentist about wisdom teeth, it's important to speak to your dentist to identify any discomfort or indications of erupting wisdom teeth. If these teeth do not offer any significant complications, they can remain untouched. But if the wisdom teeth are problematic, your dentist may recommend that you have them taken out.
Your dentist will most likely take an x-ray to see how your wisdom teeth are coming in and whether or not they might cause any problems in the future.
If your wisdom teeth need to be removed, the procedure is usually performed by an oral surgeon or dentist. Although, in some cases, a wisdom tooth extraction may only involve local anesthesia, you may also be under general sedation, depending on the complexity of your treatment. Dentists usually recommend having wisdom teeth extracted at a younger age because these teeth' roots are not fully developed, making them easier to remove.