Do you fall in the age group of 18 to 30?? If yes? then you are at a high risk of having an impacted wisdom tooth. impacted tooth means. the tooth has been blocked by the bone or the gums, which is preventing the normal tooth eruption. Impaction can also occur when the tooth is drifted from the normal position. In such conditions the tooth can get tilted and harm the next teeth as well. The symptoms can sometimes occur after the harm is already done to the next tooth. A visit to the dentist every 6 months can help you diagnose it at an earlier stage, which would prevent the unwanted toothache. It is very important to look for the warning signs of an impacted tooth. Some of the warning signs you can look out for are-
Red or swollen gums.
Tender or bleeding gums.
Pain in your jaw.
Swelling around the jaw.
Bad breath.
An unpleasant taste in your mouth.
Difficulty opening your mouth.
Even adults above 30 yrs of age whose wisdom tooth/third molars aren't erupted need to meet a dentist to prevent any complications in the future. Go with the famous proverb "Prevention is better than cure".. and stay smiling always.