Impacted Wisdom Teeth Removal

Wisdom teeth are the third set of molars in the very back of your mouth. These teeth typically come in during the late teen years or early adulthood.

If a wisdom tooth gets stuck under your gum or doesn’t have enough room to break through the gum, it’s considered “impacted.” Impacted wisdom teeth are more prone to disease, tooth decay, and other dental problems. 

If the tooth becomes infected or causes other issues, you may have symptoms such as:

• Pain or swelling around the jaw
• Red, swollen, or bleeding gums
• Bad breath
• An unpleasant taste in your mouth
• Problems opening your mouth

In other cases, the affected tooth may never break through the gums. This is known as a fully impacted wisdom tooth.