“Is it necessary to remove an impacted wisdom tooth?”
I am a 30 year old male. I want to know if it is necessary to remove an impacted wisdom tooth?
2 Answers
Dear Reader,
The short answer is, NO. You don't necessarily have to remove an impacted wisdom tooth. However, that doesn't mean that YOU shouldn't have your wisdom tooth removed. It all depends. Is it affecting adjacent teeth? Is it causing a gum problem? A number of them can result in a cyst which would mean much more aggressive surgery. Not seeing an X-ray, I can't say wether you should have them removed. I suggest you see a dentist or an oral surgeon to determine if your wisdom teeth need removal or can be left alone.
Hope this helps,
Steven Chamish, DDS, FAGD, FIOCI
The short answer is, NO. You don't necessarily have to remove an impacted wisdom tooth. However, that doesn't mean that YOU shouldn't have your wisdom tooth removed. It all depends. Is it affecting adjacent teeth? Is it causing a gum problem? A number of them can result in a cyst which would mean much more aggressive surgery. Not seeing an X-ray, I can't say wether you should have them removed. I suggest you see a dentist or an oral surgeon to determine if your wisdom teeth need removal or can be left alone.
Hope this helps,
Steven Chamish, DDS, FAGD, FIOCI
No, but it may create problems.
