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It's hard to explain but my bottom right wisdom tooth is growing horizontally..what is this called?
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Impacted: This is a horizontally impacted tooth. You should have it removed.
Answered 12/21/2013
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Horizontal impaction: At your age, the wisdom tooth is no longer growing. It is a horizontal bony impaction. See an oral surgeon to determine if it should be removed.
Answered 4/1/2014
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