Who should have their wisdom teeth removed?
Over 80% of the population does not have room for their wisdom teeth. When there is insufficient room for wisdom teeth in one’s mouth, it often causes other dental complications. For example, wisdom teeth can force teeth in the front of the mouth to become crooked. Partially impacted wisdom teeth can be difficult to clean, making it easier for debris and bacteria to easily accumulate, which may cause pericoronitis. Symptoms of this condition include a swelling and redness of the gum around the eruption site, or difficulty in opening the mouth. Untreated pericoronitis can progress to a much more severe infection.
