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Unpacking the Health Consequences of Impacted Wisdom Teeth

August 11, 2023

Filed under: Uncategorized — drlee @ 12:26 pm
A man rubbing his jaw due to impacted wisdom tooth pain

Wisdom teeth, the late bloomers of the tooth world, often cause people undue grief whenever they come to the surface in adolescence. Sometimes the teeth become impacted, growing sideways into your gums instead of coming to the surface. This will require extraction or oral surgery.

Impacted wisdom teeth can cause several issues if left untreated ranging from pain to dangerous conditions for your health. Continue reading to learn more about these complications and how you can prevent them.

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