Should Horizontal Wisdom Teeth Removed?

All impacted wisdom teeth do not need to be removed. If the impacted wisdom tooth is causing problems, then it will probably have to be removed, but not otherwise. An impacted wisdom tooth takes place when your wisdom teeth grow at an awkward angle, or if there is not enough room for them.

Why are my wisdom teeth horizontal?

When there's not enough space in the mouth, wisdom teeth can come in horizontally and become impacted. This means they aren't able to break through the gums to fully emerge. These “sideways” wisdom teeth are parallel with the jawbone, and they can lead to swelling or infection in the gums.

Is a horizontal wisdom tooth bad?

Just like it sounds, a horizontal impaction is one in which the tooth is angled completely on its side (horizontally). It is usually the worst and most painful type of wisdom tooth impaction to have, and is often completely under the surface of the gum and pushed against the molar next to it.