An impacted wisdom tooth is a third molar that does not have enough room to grow normally or emerge. Impacted wisdom teeth can cause pain, damage to other teeth, and other dental problems. In some cases, impacted wisdom teeth may cause no apparent or immediate problems.

However, the wisdom tooth is impacted, it must be extracted. Impacted wisdom teeth don’t always cause symptoms. However, when an impacted wisdom tooth becomes infected, damages other teeth, or causes other dental problems, you may experience symptoms such as:

• Red or swollen gums
• Tender or bleeding gums
• Jaw pain
• Swelling around the jaw
• Bad breath
• An unpleasant taste in your mouth
• Difficulty opening your mouth