Do Unerupted Wisdom Teeth Need to Be Removed?

Oral x-rays can tell a dentist whether unerupted wisdom teeth need to be removed. The main reason for extracting wisdom teeth is their positioning beneath the gumline. In most cases, wisdom teeth that fail to come in are either lying sideways or cannot emerge due to space restrictions.

Why experts now say not to remove your wisdom teeth?

For years, wisdom tooth removal has been a fairly common practice, as many dental experts advise taking them out before they cause problems. But now some dentists don't recommend it because of the risks involved with anesthesia and surgery and the cost of the procedure.

Is it necessary to remove impacted wisdom teeth?

Your wisdom teeth don't usually need to be removed if they're impacted but aren't causing any problems. This is because there's no proven benefit of doing this and it carries the risk of complications.