In dental terminology, an “impacted” wisdom tooth refers to a 3^rd molar tooth that has failed to emerge fully into its expected position in the very back of the mouth. This failure to erupt properly into its expected position could occur for various reasons.

First, it could occur because there just isn’t enough room in the person’s jaw to accommodate the tooth. It could also occur because the tooth’s path could be obstructed by other teeth or possibly because the angle at which the tooth is erupting is incorrect.

According to studies that evaluate the rate of impacted wisdom teeth for those ages 17 to 30 years, the likelihood of having at least one impacted third molar is somewhere between 65 to 72%. As you can see, this is an incredibly high number of incidents, which is further argument for the importance of having your wisdom teeth removed.

To learn more about the various options for having your impacted wisdom teeth removed in a safe, caring atmosphere contact our office directly at (704) 542-9600.

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