Part of the problem is that people assume wisdom teeth are always damaging to the mouth, but Bailey said this is not true.

Many people undergo wisdom teeth removal because of pain or tooth crowding, typically between the ages of 17 and 25. In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not regulate ...

However, if your wisdom teeth cause complications like infection or crowding, have them taken out. Some people don't need their wisdom teeth removed. However, if your wisdom teeth cause ...