When should wisdom teeth be removed?
Not every wisdom tooth needs to come out, but many do cause problems from lack of space or impaction. It's worth having them assessed when these signs appear:
- Pain, pressure or swelling at the back of the mouth
- Impacted tooth or one in a poor position
- Crowding or pressure on neighboring teeth
- Repeated gum infections or inflammation (pericoronitis)
- Cysts or damage to the adjacent tooth seen on X-ray
I'm one of the go-to references in Cancún for wisdom teeth, especially in cases others consider complicated. That surgical judgment is what makes the difference.
