13/05/2025
Impacted wisdom teeth are often dismissed as harmless if they don’t cause pain. But research shows that over 70% of impacted third molars are asymptomatic, meaning they cause no immediate signs of discomfort—yet they can be silently destructive beneath the surface.
When a wisdom tooth is impacted, especially if it's mesially angulated (tilted forward), it frequently presses against the adjacent second molar. This hidden pressure can lead to:
➡️Deep decay between the teeth that brushing and flossing can't reach
➡️Bone loss around the second molar
➡️Formation of fluid-filled cysts that may damage surrounding bone and nerves
➡️Gum inflammation or infection even without visible swelling
Most patients remain unaware until the damage is advanced—by then, both the wisdom tooth and its neighbor might require extraction.
Early diagnosis through dental X-rays and proactive removal of impacted molars can prevent these complications and protect long-term oral health. It’s not about removing teeth—it’s about preserving the ones that matter.
Don’t wait for pain to be your first symptom.
Wisdom teeth don’t always hurt—until they’ve already done the damage.
