"Do All Wisdom Teeth Need to Be Removed?" 📍 By Shree Jayam Oral and Dental Clinic, Ambattur 📞 Call: 7550090462 / 9150990462 🦷 What Are Wisdom Teeth? Wisdom teeth are the third molars that usually erupt between the ages of 17 and 25. Some people may have all four, some fewer, and a few don’t develop them at all! ⚠️ Do They Always Need Removal? Not necessarily. Wisdom teeth need removal only when they cause problems , such as: ✅ Pain or swelling ✅ Repeated infections or gum issues ✅ Decay in adjacent teeth ✅ Difficulty in cleaning ✅ Crowding or misalignment of other teeth ✅ Cyst formation around impacted teeth 🧐 When Can They Stay? Wisdom teeth can stay in place if they: ✔️ Erupt fully in the right position ✔️ Are healthy and decay-free ✔️ Can be cleaned properly ✔️ Don’t cause any discomfort Your dentist will assess this with a clinical exam and X-ray . 🚫 Delaying Removal Can Lead To: ❌ Infection ❌ Damage to neighboring teeth ❌ Bone loss ❌ C...