Wisdom Teeth 101: What You Need to Know 🦷 Wisdom teeth are your final set of molars, and how they come in can vary a lot! Sometimes they erupt straight and healthy… lucky you! 🦷 Other times, they partially erupt, leaving gum tissue vulnerable to infection. They can also grow angled or impacted, pushing against the teeth in front of them, which can cause cavities, gum disease, and even tooth loss if left untreated. 🦷 In some cases, wisdom teeth are fully impacted, blocked by bone, wedged again