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Broken Wisdom Tooth: What to Know about Its Removal

Did you know the wisdom tooth is the most commonly extracted tooth worldwide? The main reason is its high tendency to become impacted — a condition where the tooth fails to erupt in its correct position due to lack of space or abnormal angulation. An impacted wisdom tooth often remains partially or completely trapped within the jawbone or gum. This creates an ideal environment for plaque and bacteria to accumulate, leading to decay of the adjacent second molar, gum infections, cyst formation, an

Tooth decay is damage to a tooth's surface, or enamel. It happens when bacteria in your mouth make acids that attack the enamel. Tooth decay can lead to cavities (dental caries), which are holes in your teeth. If you have a typical cavity, your dentist will remove the decayed tooth tissue and then restore the tooth by filling it with a filling material. Learn more: http://ow.ly/KO2O50ItKwQ | MedlinePlus