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A member asked:
Is it possible for a wisdom tooth to be stuck inside the jaw bone and can't fully erupt on it's own?
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Yes: Yes it's referred to as an impacted tooth. Usually it is not a cause of concern however if it causes pain or pressure on the other teeth it should be removed by the dentist.
Answered 1/2/2017
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Impacted wisdom: teeth is the failure of the wisdom teeth to erupt fully into the mouth, because of the lack of space, wrong direction of the eruption or misalignment. The wisdom teeth could be partially impacted or fully impacted. Rec.: see your dentist for evaluation, imaging, treatment or referral to an oral surgeon to avoid future complications.
Answered 7/20/2014
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Yes: Yes, very common - impacted means it's stuck. See an oral & maxillofacial surgeon for best wisdom tooth advice and treatment.
Answered 4/1/2015
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