About 10 million wisdom teeth are removed each year from 5 million people. Oral surgery to remove wisdom teeth is a standard procedure that is practiced every day. After visiting your dentist, he or she may recommend to get your wisdom teeth removed. However, you may wonder why you need them removed even though they don\u2019t cause pain.<\/p>\n
Just because your wisdom teeth are not a source of pain doesn\u2019t mean that there is nothing wrong. Most of the time, wisdom teeth need to be removed because they don\u2019t have room to grow properly and may cause problems. Other reasons include:<\/p>\n
Damage to other teeth:<\/strong> Impacted wisdom teeth can shift other teeth as they continue to grow. This can undo the effects of braces, crowns, bridges and partial dentures. It can also cause mouth pain and bite problems.<\/p>\n Sinus issues:<\/strong> Problems with wisdom teeth can lead to sinus pain, pressure and congestion.<\/p>\n Jaw damage:<\/strong> Impacted wisdom teeth may develop cysts or tumors. If they aren\u2019t treated, they can hollow out your jaw and cause damage to nerves.<\/p>\n Inflamed gums:<\/strong> Because there is limited space for wisdom teeth to erupt, infection and inflammation may be common. Gum disease and inflammation can lead to receding gum tissues, deterioration of the jawbone and tooth loss.<\/p>\n