What happens if a wisdom tooth does not break through?
Wisdom teeth often donot break through at all, or they only partly come through. This could happen when there is not enough room oin the jaw or other teeth are in the way. This is called an impacted or retained wisdom tooth. It is very common. In Sweden, for example, over 70% of people between the ages of 20 and 30 have at least one wisdom tooth that has not broken through. Impacted wisdom teeth do not cause problems for most people. Sometimes they can lead to pain, swelling or ulcers in the gums. This is called a symptomatic impacted wisdom tooth. Impacted wisdom teeth can sometimes push on other teeth or cause other problems.
