
10 Warning Signs Your Wisdom Teeth Are Impacted
Wisdom teeth are the last molars to appear, often between the late teens and mid-twenties. When a wisdom tooth can’t fully erupt because it’s blocked by bone, gum, or the neighbouring molar, it’s classed as impacted. Some people never feel a thing. Others get a cycle of tenderness, swelling, then a short calm spell that makes it tempting to ignore. Impaction is common. A 2024 meta-analysis...
