So sometimes wisdom teeth become "impacted" — either partially or fully trapped in your gums ... may recommend the removal of partially erupted wisdom teeth, even if they are currently not ...

But wisdom teeth don’t usually need to be removed if they are fully erupted in the mouth, positioned correctly and healthy.

The pressure from these teeth can also alter your bite, leading to changes in facial symmetry over time. In some cases, chronic infection around partially erupted wisdom teeth can weaken the ...