All through the ages wisdom teeth have been giving mankind problems. Most wisdom teeth are like time bombs - the question is not whether they will cause problems, but when.
Wisdom teeth can lead to a variety of problems.
They often come out only partially or crooked because of lack of space in the mouth. Furthermore, they can become impacted or trapped beneath the gum margin, pushing the adjacent teeth out of alignment and causing permanent damage, gum infection or bad breath. This can cause afflictions ranging from ringing in the ears to heart problems. Patients can ask their dentist to refer them to a maxillofacial and oral surgeon, who will be able to remove the wisdom teeth easily, relatively painlessly and affordably.