Oral Health Issues
Wisdom Teeth
When your wisdom teeth grow in an abnormal position or become impacted, it can lead to discomfort and pain. Symptoms such as swelling, inflammation, and pressure can indicate that it's time to consider having them removed. This is important because impacted wisdom teeth can cause more serious issues, such as infections and damage to surrounding teeth. Therefore, it's crucial to address the problem early on to prevent further complications.
Symptoms of Wisdom Teeth Pain
Wisdom teeth usually cause pain or discomfort immediately after they erupt.
Some of the first signs of wisdom tooth problems may be pain in the upper or lower jaw, or red, swollen gums . You may even experience a headache, earache and pain in your lower jaw.
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The pain can range from a mild tenderness to a constant ache, which makes it difficult to open your mouth.
Brush around your wisdom teeth may be painful and you may see experience bleeding gums, bad breath, and difficulty eating and swallowing.
The impacted or severely of wisdom teeth can also lead to tooth decay and cavities. If left unattended, cysts can also form, which can then infect nearby areas.
Causes of Wisdom Teeth Pain
Most people have four wisdom teeth, but some people don't grow all four. Once the wisdom teeth come in, there's often not enough room for them to grow, so they grow out of their normal position - these are called impacted wisdom teeth.
Potiential issues that can arise from impacted wisdom teeth which include:
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Infections
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Cysts
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Tooth decay
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Damage to surrounding teeth
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If you're experiencing pain, it's best to make an appointment with us for a thorough assessment to prevent more serious problems and recommend the best treatment for you.
Pain/Discomfort Management
When your wisdom teeth grow in an abnormal position or become impacted, it can lead to discomfort and pain. Symptoms such as swelling, inflammation, and pressure can indicate that it's time to consider having them removed. This is important because impacted wisdom teeth can cause more serious issues, such as infections and damage to surrounding teeth. Therefore, it's crucial to address the problem early on to prevent further complications.