Symptoms of Problematic Wisdom Teeth

Wisdom teeth are the last of the teeth to erupt and are the last molars on the upper and lower teeth. Because wisdom teeth erupt last, at times there isn’t enough room in our mouth to accommodate them. Your wisdom teeth can get partially or fully impacted due to the lack of space in the mouth and impacted wisdom teeth can be a cause of problems.

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How Many Wisdom Teeth Does a Person Have?

A normal person has four different kinds of teeth: incisors, canines, premolars and molars. All of them have their own relevance and are used for different purposes. Molar teeth are basically used for grinding and chewing food. Wisdom teeth are the molars occurring at the posterior end of the dentition. When wisdom teeth erupt they may affect other teeth because of lack of space to grow. Tooth extraction is sometimes required to prevent tooth damage and infection.

When do wisdom teeth erupt?

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Impacted Wisdom Teeth and Its Warning Symptoms

There are a few oral health abnormalities that are painful and disruptive in our routine day-to-day life like an impacted wisdom teeth. If you need appropriate dental help, then understanding the symptoms of impacted wisdom teeth is important. You can identify impacted wisdom teeth early, if you have regular dental check ups and through a panoramic x-ray.

Common Signs of Impacted Wisdom Teeth

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Some Facts About Wisdom Teeth

What are wisdom teeth?

Wisdom teeth are the upper and lower third molars, located at the very back of the mouth. They are called wisdom teeth because usually they come in between ages 17 and 21. Wisdom teeth that are healthy and in the right position usually don’t cause problems. You may have a problem if any of the following occur:

  • Your wisdom teeth break through your gums only partway because of a lack of space. This can cause a flap of gum tissue to grow over them. The flap can trap food and lead to a gum infection.
  • They come in crooked or facing the wrong direction.
  • Your jaw isn’t large enough to give them room. Your wisdom teeth may get stuck (impacted) in your jaw and not be able to break through your gums.
  • They are so far back in your mouth or crowded that you have trouble cleaning around them.

Symptoms:

If your wisdom teeth are causing problems, you may have pain or jaw stiffness near an impacted tooth. Wisdom teeth may also crowd the other teeth. Sometimes, there could be tooth decay or gum disease if there isn’t enough room to properly clean your wisdom tooth and nearby teeth.

Your dentist will check for signs of a wisdom tooth coming through your gum or crowding other teeth. You will have X-rays to find out if your wisdom teeth are causing problems now or are likely to cause problems in the future.

Treatment:

The dentist or oral surgeon will open the gum tissue over the tooth if needed and remove the tooth. If you have an infection, you may need to wait until it is gone before you have your wisdom teeth removed. The dentist or surgeon may prescribe antibiotics to help clear up the infection.

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