Wisdom teeth, impacted - Wisdom Teeth

Wisdom teeth, impacted
Sep 28, 2007
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Introduction
If your wisdom teeth are impacted, it means they haven't come through your gum properly. You may wonder whether you need to have these teeth taken out. But unless they are causing problems, surgery to remove them may do more harm than good.

We've brought together the best research about impacted wisdom teeth and weighed up the evidence about how to treat them. You can use our information to talk to your dentist and decide which treatment is best for you.

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