{"id":57240,"date":"2025-10-12T18:00:28","date_gmt":"2025-10-12T12:30:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/?p=57240"},"modified":"2026-01-28T10:38:48","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T05:08:48","slug":"what-health-issues-are-a-result-of-impacted-tooth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/what-health-issues-are-a-result-of-impacted-tooth\/","title":{"rendered":"When a Tooth Gets Trapped: What You Should Know About an Impacted Tooth"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not all teeth play by the rules. Sometimes, a tooth grows but never quite makes it to the surface- staying trapped under the gums or bone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is what dentists call an impacted tooth. While it might sound harmless, leaving it untreated can lead to pain, infection, swelling, and even damage to nearby teeth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s dive into why this hidden condition deserves your attention before it leads to bigger oral health problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/what-health-issues-are-a-result-of-impacted-tooth\/#Impacted_Tooth_Meaning\" >Impacted Tooth Meaning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/what-health-issues-are-a-result-of-impacted-tooth\/#Health_Problems_Caused_Due_to_Impacted_Tooth\" >Health Problems Caused Due to Impacted Tooth<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/what-health-issues-are-a-result-of-impacted-tooth\/#Gum_Infections_and_Abscesses\" >Gum Infections and Abscesses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/what-health-issues-are-a-result-of-impacted-tooth\/#Tooth_Decay_and_Damage_to_Nearby_Teeth\" >Tooth Decay and Damage to Nearby Teeth<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/what-health-issues-are-a-result-of-impacted-tooth\/#Jaw_Pain_and_Headaches\" >Jaw Pain and Headaches<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/what-health-issues-are-a-result-of-impacted-tooth\/#Cysts_and_Tumours\" >Cysts and Tumours<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/what-health-issues-are-a-result-of-impacted-tooth\/#Systemic_Health_Risks\" >Systemic Health Risks<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/what-health-issues-are-a-result-of-impacted-tooth\/#Impacted_Canine_Tooth_vs_Impacted_Wisdom_Tooth\" >Impacted Canine Tooth vs. Impacted Wisdom Tooth<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/what-health-issues-are-a-result-of-impacted-tooth\/#Causes_of_Impacted_Tooth\" >Causes of Impacted Tooth\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/what-health-issues-are-a-result-of-impacted-tooth\/#Symptoms\" >Symptoms\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/what-health-issues-are-a-result-of-impacted-tooth\/#Treatment_Options\" >Treatment Options<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/what-health-issues-are-a-result-of-impacted-tooth\/#Monitoring\" >Monitoring<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/what-health-issues-are-a-result-of-impacted-tooth\/#Impacted_Tooth_Surgery\" >Impacted Tooth Surgery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/what-health-issues-are-a-result-of-impacted-tooth\/#Eruption_Aids\" >Eruption Aids\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/what-health-issues-are-a-result-of-impacted-tooth\/#What_Happens_After_Impacted_Tooth_Surgery\" >What Happens After Impacted Tooth Surgery?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/what-health-issues-are-a-result-of-impacted-tooth\/#Preventing_Problems_from_an_Impacted_Tooth\" >Preventing Problems from an Impacted Tooth<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/what-health-issues-are-a-result-of-impacted-tooth\/#Summing_Up\" >Summing Up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/what-health-issues-are-a-result-of-impacted-tooth\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_Related_to_Impacted_Tooth\" >Frequently Asked Questions Related to Impacted Tooth<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/what-health-issues-are-a-result-of-impacted-tooth\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_tooth_is_impacted\" >How do I know if my tooth is impacted?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/what-health-issues-are-a-result-of-impacted-tooth\/#Does_an_impacted_tooth_need_to_be_removed\" >Does an impacted tooth need to be removed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/what-health-issues-are-a-result-of-impacted-tooth\/#Can_an_impacted_tooth_heal_on_its_own\" >Can an impacted tooth heal on its own?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/what-health-issues-are-a-result-of-impacted-tooth\/#Can_an_impacted_tooth_cause_a_headache\" >Can an impacted tooth cause a headache?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/what-health-issues-are-a-result-of-impacted-tooth\/#What_age_are_impacted_teeth_most_common\" >What age are impacted teeth most common?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Impacted_Tooth_Meaning\"><\/span><b>Impacted Tooth Meaning<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An impacted tooth is one that fails to fully emerge through the gums or align properly in the jaw. It can happen because there isn\u2019t enough space in the mouth, or the tooth grows at the wrong angle.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While wisdom teeth are most often impacted, other teeth such as canines and molars can also be affected.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The two most common types of impacted tooth are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Impacted Wisdom Tooth<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Usually the last molars at the back of the mouth used for chewing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Impacted Canine Tooth<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; The pointed tooth that helps in biting and tearing food, often trapped in the upper gum.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a tooth gets stuck in the gums, it may not always cause pain immediately. However, if you ignore it, you may need to face several dental and even systemic health problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Health_Problems_Caused_Due_to_Impacted_Tooth\"><\/span><b>Health Problems Caused Due to Impacted Tooth<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While some people live with impacted teeth without major issues, many others experience complications. Here is how an impacted molar tooth or a misaligned canine can impact your health:<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-57259\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/impacted-tooth-1-400x360.jpg\" alt=\"Health Problems Caused Due to Impacted Tooth\" width=\"736\" height=\"662\" srcset=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/impacted-tooth-1-400x360.jpg 400w, https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/impacted-tooth-1-768x692.jpg 768w, https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/impacted-tooth-1.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gum_Infections_and_Abscesses\"><\/span><b>Gum Infections and Abscesses<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An impacted tooth can create a flap of gum tissue where food and bacteria easily get trapped. It can lead to swelling, infection, and painful abscesses. Repeated infections can even spread beyond the mouth if untreated.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tooth_Decay_and_Damage_to_Nearby_Teeth\"><\/span><b>Tooth Decay and Damage to Nearby Teeth<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A horizontal impacted wisdom tooth can cause problems in the neighboring teeth, wearing away enamel and increasing the risk of cavities. It may also push other teeth out of alignment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jaw_Pain_and_Headaches\"><\/span><b>Jaw Pain and Headaches<\/b><b><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Impacted teeth often cause pressure in the jaw. Over time, this can lead to chronic jaw pain, stiffness, and even headaches.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cysts_and_Tumours\"><\/span><b>Cysts and Tumours<\/b><b><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though rare, impacted teeth can form <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4439685\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cysts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These are fluid-filled sacs around the tooth. These can damage your jawbone and nearby teeth if not addressed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Systemic_Health_Risks\"><\/span><b>Systemic Health Risks<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oral infections from an untreated impacted tooth can spread to your bloodstream, potentially leading to more severe health concerns like sepsis or heart-related complications in vulnerable individuals.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Impacted_Canine_Tooth_vs_Impacted_Wisdom_Tooth\"><\/span><b>Impacted Canine Tooth vs. Impacted Wisdom Tooth<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While wisdom teeth are the most commonly impacted, canines are the second most frequent. Let\u2019s see how they differ:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Impacted Canine Tooth:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Canines are important for proper food biting and your appearance. If they remain impacted, it can cause spacing issues, crowding, and aesthetic concerns. In many cases, orthodontic treatment is combined with minor surgery to keep the tooth into its place.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Impacted Wisdom Tooth Extraction:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Since wisdom teeth often serve little functional purpose, they are typically removed if they cause pain or complications.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Causes_of_Impacted_Tooth\"><\/span><b>Causes of Impacted Tooth\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Impacted tooth can be caused as a result of these factors:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack of space in the jaw<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overcrowding of teeth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abnormal tooth angle<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delayed eruption<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extra teeth or cysts in the jaw<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Symptoms\"><\/span><b>Symptoms\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have impacted tooth, you might experience these symptoms:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain or tenderness in the gums<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swelling around the affected tooth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Red or bleeding gums<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulty opening the mouth or chewing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bad breath or unpleasant taste<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headaches or jaw pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crowding or misalignment of nearby teeth<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Treatment_Options\"><\/span><b>Treatment Options<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dentists usually recommend impacted tooth extraction when there is a risk of damage or infection. Depending on your teeth position, these the treatment approaches:\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Monitoring\"><\/span><b>Monitoring<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the tooth doesn\u2019t cause pain or harm, your dentist may suggest regular monitoring through X-rays and checkups.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Impacted_Tooth_Surgery\"><\/span><b>Impacted Tooth Surgery<\/b><b><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In more complex cases, like a horizontal impacted wisdom tooth, surgical intervention is required. A dentist or oral surgeon makes a small incision in the gum to access and impacted tooth removal is done. This is commonly referred to as impacted wisdom tooth extraction.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eruption_Aids\"><\/span><b>Eruption Aids\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For children and teens with impacted canine teeth, doctors use eruption aids, which may include using braces, brackets, or by extracting baby or adult teeth that may be obstructing the canines.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Happens_After_Impacted_Tooth_Surgery\"><\/span><b>What Happens After Impacted Tooth Surgery?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After you undergo impacted tooth surgery, recovery usually takes about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/tests-and-treatments\/dental-treatments\/wisdom-tooth-removal\/#:~:text=wisdom%20tooth%20removal.-,Recovery,tongue%20(although%20this%20is%20uncommon)\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1-2 weeks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These are some common post-surgery experiences:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swelling and mild discomfort<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restricted diet (soft foods recommended)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prescribed antibiotics or pain relievers<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With proper care, you may heal well and avoid any future complications.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-57262\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/did-u-know-1-400x111.jpg\" alt=\"Some people have hidden extra teeth called supernumerary teeth. \" width=\"732\" height=\"203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/did-u-know-1-400x111.jpg 400w, https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/did-u-know-1-1024x284.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/did-u-know-1-768x213.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 732px) 100vw, 732px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Preventing_Problems_from_an_Impacted_Tooth\"><\/span><b>Preventing Problems from an Impacted Tooth<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can\u2019t always prevent teeth from becoming impacted, but regular dental checkups can help in early detection. Here is what you can do:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit your dentist twice a year for exams and X-rays.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address overgrowth or alignment issues early through orthodontics.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t ignore persistent jaw pain, swelling, or difficulty chewing.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/dental-abscess\/\">How to Treat Dental Abscess?<\/a><\/strong><\/pre>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summing_Up\"><\/span><b>Summing Up<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An impacted tooth may seem like a minor dental issue, but it can cause significant health problems if ignored. Whether it is an impacted canine tooth, a horizontal impacted wisdom tooth, or an impacted molar tooth, timely treatment is crucial.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Impacted tooth extraction and surgical interventions relieve pain and also prevent infections, damage to nearby teeth, and even more serious health risks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you suspect you have an impacted tooth, speak to an oral healthcare provider as soon as possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<style>#sp-ea-57264 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}.sp-easy-accordion-enabled .eap_section_title_57264, body .eap_section_title_57264 { color: #444; margin-bottom:  30px; }#sp-ea-57264.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-57264.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-57264.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-57264.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-57264.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}a.collapsed {\r\n    color: #212326 !important;\r\n}<\/style><h2 class=\"eap_section_title eap_section_title_57264\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_Related_to_Impacted_Tooth\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions Related to Impacted Tooth<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1760338992\"><div id=\"sp-ea-57264\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_tooth_is_impacted\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-572640\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse572640\" aria-controls=\"collapse572640\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How do I know if my tooth is impacted?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse572640\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-57264\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-572640\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You might notice pain, swelling, or difficulty opening your mouth, but sometimes impacted teeth show no symptoms and are only detected on X-rays.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_an_impacted_tooth_need_to_be_removed\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-572641\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse572641\" aria-controls=\"collapse572641\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Does an impacted tooth need to be removed?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse572641\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-57264\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-572641\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Not always. If it isn\u2019t causing pain or damage, professionals may just monitor it, but extraction is recommended if it risks infection or misalignment.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_an_impacted_tooth_heal_on_its_own\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-572642\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse572642\" aria-controls=\"collapse572642\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Can an impacted tooth heal on its own?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse572642\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-57264\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-572642\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">No, an impacted tooth cannot erupt or heal by itself once it is trapped under the gum or bone.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_an_impacted_tooth_cause_a_headache\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-572643\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse572643\" aria-controls=\"collapse572643\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Can an impacted tooth cause a headache?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse572643\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-57264\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-572643\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes, pressure from an impacted tooth can sometimes cause jaw pain or headaches, especially if it affects surrounding teeth or nerves.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_age_are_impacted_teeth_most_common\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-572644\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse572644\" aria-controls=\"collapse572644\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What age are impacted teeth most common?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse572644\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-57264\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-572644\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Impacted teeth, especially wisdom teeth, are most common in late teens to mid-20s when these third molars usually try to emerge.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{ \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"@id\": \"sp-ea-schema-57264-69e2fa9f4061c\", \"mainEntity\": [{ \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How do I know if my tooth is impacted?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"You might notice pain, swelling, or difficulty opening your mouth, but sometimes impacted teeth show no symptoms and are only detected on X-rays.\" } },{ \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Does an impacted tooth need to be removed?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Not always. 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