Wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, are prone to causing problems during their eruption. Because there is less space in the mouth, they may only erupt partially. They may also be completely impacted in the jaw bone. They put pressure on other teeth, causing pain, and so it is preferable to get them extracted if they are diseased. The tooth extraction procedure is available at Tooth Matters.
See our Tooth Extractions page for post-operative care instructions.