Top 6 Reasons for Wisdom teeth Removal

Written by Dr.Shubham

1. Pain

When wisdom tooth is impacted (Not erupted in mouth) movement causes pain and discomfort it should be removed.

2. Tooth decay

When there's cavity on wisdom tooth it should be removed.

3. Trauma

When Malaligned wisdom tooth causes soft-tissue trauma.

4. Periodontal health

When it causes periodontal health isssues.

5. Food lodgement

When it causes food lodgement when it is partially erupted.

6. Pericoronitis

When wisdom tooth partially covered with soft tissue and causes soft tissue infection (pericoronitis).