Whether wisdom teeth have to be removed depends on the angulation and position of your wisdom teeth, whether there are opposing teeth, the anatomy of the wisdom teeth and surrounding structures, etc. Sometimes, impacted wisdom teeth can be uprighted and dis-impacted using braces. There must be sufficient space behind the wisdom teeth to allow them to move into a good position.

The images below show impacted lower wisdom teeth that have been pushed back with braces into proper alignment.

See also: Deeply embedded wisdom teeth, ankylosis