{"id":1510,"date":"2022-02-18T18:58:44","date_gmt":"2022-02-18T18:58:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/robertsondental.com\/?page_id=1510"},"modified":"2022-02-22T20:27:18","modified_gmt":"2022-02-22T20:27:18","slug":"wisdom-tooth-removal","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/robertsondental.com\/services\/general-family-dentistry\/wisdom-tooth-removal\/","title":{"rendered":"Wisdom Tooth Removal"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Wisdom teeth get their name from the fact that they come in later in life when people are older and wiser. For all but a few people, however, wisdom teeth need to be taken out to ensure good dental health. If you or someone in your family needs a wisdom tooth removal in Silver Spring, Maryland, contact Robertson Dental<\/a> at 301-588-3310 for your appointment with our dentist, Dr. Alicia Robertson or Dr. Brian Grover.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The third molars, which are commonly called the wisdom teeth, are typically the last teeth to come in. Because they are the last to erupt, there is often not enough room for the wisdom teeth to grow in as they should. When there is not sufficient space for the wisdom teeth, they may become impacted (unable to fully break through the gum tissues and jawbone) or grow in at an incorrect angle. Wisdom teeth that do not erupt as they should can lead to several dental problems, such as:<\/p>