Did you know the wisdom tooth is the most commonly extracted tooth worldwide? The main reason is its high tendency to become impacted — a condition where the tooth fails to erupt in its correct position due to lack of space or abnormal angulation. An impacted wisdom tooth often remains partially or completely trapped within the jawbone or gum. This creates an ideal environment for plaque and bacteria to accumulate, leading to decay of the adjacent second molar, gum infections, cyst formation, an