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A wisdom tooth extraction is needed to deal with problems brought by an impacted wisdom tooth. Wisdom teeth are the third and fourth molars, which get impacted when they fail to grow out from under the gums in a normal way. A tooth that gets impacted grows sideways, and rubs painfully against the teeth beside it. An impacted wisdom tooth is also more susceptible to tooth decay and other dental problems, since it cannot be cleaned properly using regular tooth