A toothache is usually caused by a tooth or gum problem, but can stem from a non-dental issue. Treatment depends on the ...

Patients are being prescribed antibiotics to manage pain or infection, rather than receiving the necessary surgical removal.

Impacted lower third molar teeth Winter's classification Number (%) RM space Mesial root Distal root Pell-Gregory ramus Class 1 Pell-Gregory ramus level B Distance to occlusal line ...

Some people have wisdom teeth, but some or all of them are impacted and do not erupt through the gum. This sometimes causes problems, such as infection, pain, gum disease, and tooth decay.

An impacted wisdom tooth is one that does not have enough space to grow properly. It may grow sideways, grow toward or away from other teeth, or stay trapped beneath your gumline.