What happens if you don't get your wisdom teeth removed?

Wisdom teeth: As with any treatment options, you must weigh the risks and benefits. If your wisdom teeth are impacted and you choose not to have them removed, they can damage the adjacent molars, they can cause pain if they are unable to fully erupt or lead to gum infections. If they teeth have room and they can come into your mouth, then you have to keep them clean. Seek counsel from your dentist.

See a dentist: That depends on where the teeth are in relation to the adjacent teeth, are they through the gums, partially through the gums, etc. Ask you dentist these questions.

It depends: It wil depend on where the wisdom teeth are located. Sometimes they do erupt completely and can function normally. If they are completely impacted , surrounded by bone, they can develop cysts, or effect and damage the neighboring teeth. A partially erupted tooth is susceptible to decay and infection. See a dentist and. Find out about your wisdom teeth.