It depends on how your wisdom teeth are coming in and whether they’re causing problems. If they’re erupting straight, have enough room, and you can keep them clean, they may not need to come out at all. But if they’re impacted (stuck under the gum or bone), coming in at an angle, or causing crowding, pain, or repeated infection, removal is usually the better call. We’ll take a look at your X-rays and let you know what we’re seeing and if extraction is recommended, we’ll walk you through exactly why.