Your wisdom teeth may not need to be removed if they grow in properly, are healthy, can be cleaned as part of your daily hygiene routine, and are properly positioned and properly biting with opposing teeth. Choosing not to remove wisdom teeth can lead to a host of problems when these conditions are not met.   If wisdom teeth remain completely hidden within the gums, they could cause problems. It is possible for wisdom teeth to become trapped (impacted) within your jaw when they cannot emerge normally. This can lead to infection or a cyst that can damage other teeth roots, or the bone supporting the roots. There is a possibility that wisdom teeth will emerge partially through the gums.   It may be difficult to see and clean a partially emerging wisdom tooth passageway, which can attract bacteria that cause gum disease. Unless wisdom teeth have enough space to grow properly, they may crowd or damage nearby teeth.   Infections in the mouth can cause serious or long-lasting complications if left untreated. Fortunately, dental infections are rarely life-threatening thanks to improved dental hygiene, modern dentistry, and antibiotics. Your infection may spread to other parts of your body if you wait too long to treat it, such as your jawbone, cheek, and neck.   Bloodstream infections, heart attacks, and brain infections are rare but can be life-threatening in rare cases. Whenever you experience any symptoms of a tooth infection, you should seek medical attention right away, and you should also see a dentist regularly for preventative care. If you fail to do this, you will end up paying more for your treatment in the long run, and you may end up with serious health problems.   Those suffering from wisdom tooth pain can visit Allure Dental Center where staff will determine the best course of action to bring patients swift relief from their symptoms. For more information, call us to talk to our professionals. We serve patients from Mountain View CA, Sunnyvale CA, Los Altos CA, Stanford CA, Menlo Park CA, Atherton CA, Loyola CA, Cupertino CA, Palo Alto CA, Redwood City CA and surrounding Bay Area Cities.