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No it is very unlikely some doctors say yes but a lot more say no so wisdom teeth DO NOT CAUSE DEATH but if not treated it can have severe pain to other teeth

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Can a wisdom tooth cause respiratory problems?

If you Swallow it you can choke....


Can erupting wisdom teeth cause pain in neighboring tooth?

Yes, wisdom teeth coming in can cause headaches and soar throats too.


Can an infection from your wisdom teeth cause an infection in your brain or cause death?

An infected tooth can cause death. But it isn't really from infecting your brain. It will go into your airways and swell them up then you can't breath. A tooth infection can become very serious. The infection can go into your bloodstream. A person I knew was very sick; they did all these tests. His wife insisted it was his teeth, and it was!!!!!!!!!


Can a n impacted wisdom tooth cause severe headaches?

if it is the source of an infection, it can


What would cause a new tooth to break out of your gums if you have had your wisdom teeth taken out already and are 26?

if you have another tooth pushing it out , and it the tooth is comming from a different spot. It might be a surnumerary tooth - an extra wisdom tooth. But this should have been seen on a panoramic x-ray if it was taken in your late teens. It also might be a peace of root that was left out from the extraction of the wisdom tooth that was there.


What is the other name for a wisdom tooth?

Normally a wisdom tooth is a third molar.


Can you get a wisdom tooth at sixty?

No. I am 61 and just had a wisdom tooth removed. No problem.


Why do you have to have your wisdom teeth extracted when they come in?

Wisdom teeth should be extracted when they push and damage the 7th tooth while they grow, also when they develop a cyst or cause an infection, and wisdom teeth are removed if they're causing problems with prosthesis. Here's an interesting video about wisdom tooth extraction.


Can having a wisdom tooth filled cause numbness a week later?

Yes, it might happen


what is the name of the element which causes tooth decay?

Tooth decay is the process that results in a cavity (dental caries). It occurs when bacteria in your mouth make acids that eat away at a tooth. If not treated, tooth decay can cause pain, infection, and tooth loss. The mixture of bacteria and acids make a sticky substance called plaque which if not treated, can cause your tooth to rot or turn into a yellowish colour.


Which would be an example of a wisdom tooth creating havoc?

a wisdom tooth beginning to protrude


Can a wisom tooth really hurt if not impacted?

Yes, a wisdom tooth can still cause pain even if it is not impacted. Factors such as infection, gum disease, or cavities can lead to discomfort in an erupted wisdom tooth. Additionally, the positioning of the tooth may cause it to interfere with the alignment of neighboring teeth, resulting in pain or discomfort. Regular dental check-ups can help monitor these issues.