Why should impacted teeth be removed?
Teeth that are embedded in the tissue of the jawbone are termed impacted. They are in an abnormal position. The body intended for the wisdom teeth to erupt into the oral cavity and be used for chewing. When there is insufficient room for this to occur, certain problems are often encountered. These problems include infections, damage to the adjacent teeth, and development of cysts. The attempt of the wisdom teeth to move into a useful position may be at least a small factor in the crowding of the front teeth.
