What is the recommended treatment for impacted wisdom teeth?

• A. Surgery
• B. Braces
• C. Antibiotics only
• D. Observation

Answer: (A)

Impacted wisdom teeth can’t erupt into the mouth because there isn’t enough room or they’re angled the wrong way, and they often lead to problems like gum infection, decay of adjacent teeth, root damage, or cysts. Removing the tooth surgically is the most reliable way to prevent these issues and relieve symptoms. Surgery is typically preferred because it directly resolves the impaction, whereas braces treat alignment but don’t address an un-erupted tooth, antibiotics-only does not solve the underlying problem, and observation is only appropriate if the tooth is not causing any trouble. In general, when an impacted wisdom tooth has the potential to cause complications, removal is the recommended approach.