In this episode of Oral Surgery Insights, Dr. Russell Lieblick and Dr. Brandon Rehrer break down one of the most common misconceptions in dentistry: “If my wisdom teeth don’t hurt, do I really need them removed?”

The answer, backed by AAOMS research, is clear — nearly all wisdom teeth eventually cause problems. Whether it’s infection, bone loss, cysts, or damage to the adjacent molar, the issue is rarely if, but when.