A consultation and panoramic X-ray are needed to determine whether your wisdom teeth are impacted, if they have enough space to erupt properly, and the best approach for treatment.

The three common types of wisdom tooth impactions include:

• Soft Tissue Impaction:
• The tooth has emerged partially but remains covered by gum tissue, making it difficult to keep clean and increasing the risk of irritation or infection.
• Partial Bony Impaction:
• The tooth has partially developed through the gum but remains trapped within the jawbone. Because it cannot fully function during chewing and may be difficult to clean, treatment may be recommended.
• Complete Bony Impaction:
• The tooth is fully enclosed within the jawbone and has no room to erupt. These cases may require more advanced surgical techniques, especially when the tooth is positioned unusually or affected by the shape of the jaw and surrounding structures.