Have you ever gotten a wisdom teeth extraction?

Wisdom teeth usually come when you’re in your teens, around 17 and up. While you do need the rest of your teeth, these particular teeth are famous for being extracted.

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Today, I got two of my bottom teeth out and it probably took 10 minutes max just to take both out. That was crazy fast but thank the universe it was! Anyway, that makes all four of my wisdom teeth out.

When you get your wisdom teeth extracted, does that mean that your wisdom will be gone too? If that’s the case, why get them removed at all?

Let’s get mental with our dental today, shall we?

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What are wisdom teeth anyway?

According to the Canadian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (CAOMS), “Wisdom teeth are the last molars to erupt within the mouth. Most often, there isn’t enough room in the mouth for these teeth.”

Why are they called wisdom teeth?

Healthline says that “they’re called wisdom teeth because they’re the last teeth to emerge. You’re presumably “wiser” when these teeth come in”.

So basically, these teeth usually erupt when a person has reached a certain age and maturity, making them “wiser”.

Huh, interesting.

Okay, so it doesn’t mean that your wisdom will be gone when you get your wisdom teeth extracted. The reason why people get them removed is that it can be quite a painful experience. Even excruciating for some.

Plus, is it just me, or do you also think that these wisdom teeth are so far back the mouth that it’s such a pain to properly clean and floss them?

I’m no expert but I’m sure that it can lead to other bad side effects if you don’t properly clean something. As for the mouth, it can lead to gum disease or other kinds of illnesses. I don’t think I want that kind of pain.

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Have you taken your wisdom teeth out? How was your experience? Let us know!