{"id":95,"date":"2025-05-15T16:50:45","date_gmt":"2025-05-15T16:50:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.britesmilesofdesplaines.com\/blog\/?p=95"},"modified":"2025-06-13T17:02:06","modified_gmt":"2025-06-13T17:02:06","slug":"why-do-my-wisdom-teeth-hurt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.britesmilesofdesplaines.com\/blog\/why-do-my-wisdom-teeth-hurt\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Do My Wisdom Teeth Hurt?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Not everyone gets wisdom teeth, but even amongst those who do, the experience often differs wildly. Some people get four, but it\u2019s possible to get only one, two, or three. You can even get up to five or six! Weirder still, sometimes they grow normally with no pain or complications, while in other cases they may cause crowding, tooth damage, and discomfort. Here are a few reasons why your \u201cthird molars\u201d may hurt, and why your dentist might be recommending wisdom tooth extraction<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Do I Have Wisdom Teeth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Back in the days of early man, wisdom teeth weren\u2019t such a nuisance. In fact, they served a very important purpose. They initially grew in to replace the second set of molars, which eventually became worn down due to their primitive diets. Today, however, thanks to modern food preparation methods, our diets don\u2019t cause as much wear and tear on our teeth. That, coupled with our smaller jaws make wisdom teeth largely unnecessary, and often more trouble than they\u2019re worth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Do My Wisdom Teeth Hurt?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are many reasons your wisdom teeth may be causing you pain. Sometimes, it is simply a matter of them erupting through your gums. But other reasons they may hurt include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n