Wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, are the last set of teeth to emerge in the mouth. These teeth typically appear during the late teens or early twenties, long after the other permanent teeth have erupted. While some individuals have healthy wisdom teeth, others experience complications that necessitate removal. To provide you with a clearer understanding of wisdom teeth and their locations in the mouth, we have compiled a collection of real pictures outside of the mouth, pictures inside the mouth, and X-Rays taken at dental offices nationwide. By studying these images, you can gain a better understanding of how wisdom teeth appear, as well as the common difficulties associated with their removal.

Wisdom teeth extractions are a common dental procedure that often requires stitches to help the wound heal. Dissolvable stitches are commonly used and come in different materials, each with its own characteristics. These stitches are designed to dissolve naturally in the body over time, reducing the need for removal by a dentist or surgeon. The stitches that dentists typically use are dissolvable stitches, which include:

Dissolvable stitches can be broadly categorized into three groups: all-natural, synthetic polymers, and synthetic copolymers. These wisdom teeth stitches all have a slightly different look to them, which will be covered in more detail in the articles below.