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Do Wisdom Teeth Always Need to Be Removed?

No.

Many wisdom teeth remain healthy and function well for years. If they’re fully erupted, easy to clean, and not causing problems, they may simply need to be monitored during your routine dental visits.

However, if they’re impacted, causing pain, damaging nearby teeth, repeatedly becoming infected, or difficult to keep clean, removal may be the healthiest option.

We’ll explain what we’re seeing and help you understand whether your wisdom teeth should be monitored or removed.