Can you fill a wisdom teeth?

It is not impossible if the tooth has erupted into the mouth, but it is important to determine if filling a wisdom tooth is the best course of action. Often, removing a wisdom tooth is preferable to filling because the tooth may not be in a functional relationship (ie., it does not bite against another tooth). Also, wisdom teeth are often very difficult to keep clean, and the likelihood of decay re-occurring is quite high.

It is generally a matter of weighing the benefits against the risks associated with the proposed treatment. As wisdom teeth are generally not critical to maintain a healthy mouth, removal is usually the preferred treatment. A competent oral surgeon or dentist should be consulted before making the decision of how to treat a wisdom tooth.