An impacted tooth is a tooth that, for some reason, has been blocked from breaking through the gum. Sometimes a tooth may be only partially impacted, meaning it has started to break through. Oftentimes, impacted teeth cause no obvious symptoms and are only discovered during a routine X-ray at the dentist's office #fittak | Fit Tak

Ever wonder why dentists remove wisdom teeth? Impacted wisdom teeth can cause several problems in the mouth, such as damage to its neighbouring tooth. If the wisdom tooth pushes against the second molar, it may damage the second molar or increase the risk of infection in that area. Impacted wisdom teeth don't always cause symptoms. However, when an impacted wisdom tooth becomes infected, damages other teeth or causes other dental problems, your dentist may advise you for its removal. #dental #ex