Wisdom Teeth

Wisdom teeth are the four molars at the very back of the mouth that are generally the last adult teeth to come through. As the rest of the adult teeth are usually in place there is sometimes little space for the wisdom teeth. Wisdom teeth can often get stuck or become

impacted

requiring

surgical removal

. Wisdom teeth removal is undertaken by an

oral and maxillofacial surgeon

either under

intravenous sedation

or

general anaesthetic

.