The last tooth in my lower jaw is causing some discomfort. I can only see part of the tooth and food gets trapped in the overlying gum. Occasionally, the overlying gum swells a little and the side of my neck appears swollen too. Do I need to remove this tooth?
Wisdom teeth appear during early adulthood. In some cases, the jaw size does not allow proper eruption of wisdom teeth, leading to impaction against the tooth in front. Surgical removal of wisdom teeth is a common procedure.