Wisdom teeth are a valuable asset to you when they are healthy and properly positioned. However, many people develop problems that require their removal. Impacted wisdom teeth occur when the jaw is not large enough and the teeth are unable to erupt or are misaligned. Removing wisdom teeth is often recommended when:

• They are only partially erupted, leaving space for bacteria to enter around the tooth and cause an infection
• There is a chance that poorly aligned wisdom teeth will damage adjacent teeth
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