07/09/2026
Do wisdom teeth always need to come out? Not always.
Plenty of wisdom teeth sit in a workable position and don't cause problems over a lifetime — removal isn't automatic just because they're present. The wisdom teeth that tend to cause issues are usually impacted, meaning there isn't enough room for them to come through properly, or they're coming through at an angle that pushes against neighbouring teeth.
Signs worth getting checked include recurring pain at the back of the jaw, swelling, stiffness, or difficulty opening the mouth fully. The most reliable way to assess a wisdom tooth is an x-ray, which shows the angle it's sitting at and how much space is available. This is the only way to know for certain whether a wisdom tooth needs to come out or can be left as it is.
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