Whether wisdom teeth should be removed depends on various factors, such as your age, medical history, symptoms, oral hygiene capability, level of impaction, how it affects your other teeth…..etc.
In some situations, wisdom teeth problems can become infected and develop into facial swelling which can then become a medical emergency. An example is the following article from 7News where an individual was hospitalised due to wisdom teeth issues. Link to the article is here.
If you have any wisdom teeth concerns, speak with one of our dentists to discuss what your options are.
