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Wisdom teeth are the third and final set of molars that erupt in the later teenage years. Some people are blessed with the room to accommodate wisdom teeth, but for most, the wisdom teeth come in impacted due to lack of room in the mouth. When this happens, they must be extracted. If misaligned wisdom teeth are not removed, they can cause damage to the rest of the teeth and injure the jawbone or nerves. Wisdom teeth, which do not fully erupt, allow bacteria to fester and grow in the gum line. Through x-ray images, your dentist can assess the condition of your wisdom teeth and determine if they need removal.