The Symptoms of Impacted Wisdom Teeth

Although many people don’t encounter any issues when their wisdom teeth grow in, there are others that experience several issues. Wisdom teeth are the last remaining adult teeth to erupt in the mouth with 2 coming in at the top and 2 on the bottom. In some cases however, not all wisdom teeth will appear and its possible to only get 1, 2 or 3 wisdom teeth while other people don’t get any at all. Problems with wisdom teeth can include impaction, which may result in discomfort and pain. Impacted teeth can also damage other teeth and in most cases must be removed.

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What Are Impacted Wisdom Teeth?

When a tooth becomes impacted it is trapped in its place while the roots continue their growth. The longer they stay impacted the more problems you can expect, not only with your oral health but with your general health as well. The dentist you visit should take an X-ray to determine whether a tooth is impacted and advise you on the best course of treatment.

Symptoms of an Impacted Wisdom Tooth

Some of the symptoms to look out for that are commonly present when a wisdom tooth can’t break through on its own include the following:

• Bleeding or tender gums
• Jaw pain
• Swollen or red gums
• Swelling in the jaw area
• Bad taste in the mouth
• Bad breath
• Difficulty opening your mouth

Wisdom teeth usually start to emerge when a person is in his late teens up to the age of 25. They can come in later or sooner, but most people will see signs of wisdom teeth developing up to this age. If the tooth is impacted, your dentist will let you know the recommended treatment but in most cases it involves removing the tooth completely.

The best way to keep on top of wisdom teeth issues is to maintain a regular schedule of appointments with your dentists in Newmarket at All Smiles Dental Newmarket and to call when you suspect that a wisdom tooth is starting to emerge or if you are experiencing pain in the back of your mouth. If you have any other questions regarding impacted wisdom teeth our team of Newmarket dentists and professionals would be happy to speak with you. Call All Smiles Dental Newmarket to schedule an appointment or visit our website at allsmilesdentalcentres.ca.