Most people do not have enough room in their mouth for a third set of molars, therefore It is important to get these removed to prevent any misalignment issues or other major dental complications. Wisdom teeth can erupt in very odd positions, facing forward, backwards, sideways, and even below the tongue. The location of these odd eruptions can increase the risk of tooth decay of the molars in front of them.
Due to its location, wisdom teeth may be difficult to clean, which can lead to tooth decay and possibly gum inflammations. In this scenario, a
filling, root canal or even a
tooth extraction may be required.
In many cases, wisdom teeth can partially erupt causing a flap of gum tissue to lay over them. This can cause small pieces of food get trapped under this tissue leading to harmful bacteria causing gum inflammation, pain and infection. If left unattended, severe damage to your gum, nearby teeth and even your jaw bone can occur.