Can your wisdom teeth be removed even if they haven't grown in all the way??

All of my wisdom teeth are growing in as we speak, my top ones haven't cut through the gums yet ( I can feel my teeth trying to poke out), but they hurt like hell and I can tell they are growing in sideways (towards the cheek) .And my bottoms are 'crowning'. What I want to know is, is it possible to take out my top set even though they haven't broken through yet? They give me a lot of pain and are making both top and bottom teeth really crowded. I know I need to see a dentist and I plan on it, I just want to know if its possible to have them removed.

Can your wisdom teeth be removed even if they haven't grown in all the way??
Yes, it's better to have them removed early if they're growing in incorrectly. If you let them go too long, they can crowd or damage your other teeth. It doesn't hurt any more or less to have them cut out rather than pulled out, so no worries.
Reply:Yes they can be cut out, but the person will have to go through surgery to get them removed if they have not come in yet. I plan on getting mine cut out.
Reply:yes, two years ago mine were coming in, but really crooked, so i had them cut out.
Reply:Definately. I had all 4 of mine removed before they were visible. Hurts like hell though. They knocked me out, but I think they just cut through your gums, extract the teeth, then sew your gums closed.
Reply:Yes, they can be removed. I had all four of my wisdom teeth removed in July, and only one tooth was partially up. There's a specific name(compacted?) for this, but the surgeon just needs to extract them by cutting through the gums.
Reply:Yes they can be removed. Mine wouldn't come through because they had become fused with my jaw bone. You will have to have a more extensive procedure than just having them pulled but it will be fine. The sooner you get them out the sooner you will feel better.
Reply:Absolutely! Some of my wisdom teeth never came through, and never would have if I hadn't had them removed. Some are impacted in bone, and cause swelling, pain, bone degeneration, tooth crowding, etc. Go ahead and get them removed. I'm glad mine are gone.
Reply:Yes. That is generally why they take them out in the first place, because they are not growing in completely, or growing in incorrectly. You should see an oral surgeon to discuss this. It is generally covered by insurance. I had it done years ago myself .. it's no big deal, .. but get it done. Good Luck ! :)
Reply:Yes. Most third molars are removed before fully erupted for multiple reasons. Check your insurance, it may partially cover if removed by an Oral Surgeon.
Reply:yes, but you will need surgery to have your gums cut open



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