The wisdom teeth are the last set of molars to appear in your mouth. Typically, wisdom teeth don’t cause any problems and may not need to be removed. However, wisdom teeth that do not fully erupt into the mouth can cause a variety of health issues such as pain or infection.

But many people don’t think they need wisdom teeth removed until they start to experience pain. This is unfortunate because wisdom teeth removal can be done in just a few visits, and the sooner you get them out, the less likely it will be that you’ll have complications down the line.

Here are 5 signs that wisdom teeth extraction may be necessary.