Wisdom teeth are the last teeth that emerge in an adult’s mouth. A normal adult will have four wisdom teeth at each corner of the upper and the lower jaw. Wisdom teeth begin to erupt between seventeen and twenty-five years. Wisdom teeth erupt without any issue for many people. However, there are cases where there is no room for the wisdom teeth to emerge and grow at the wrong angle. Such teeth are referred to as impacted wisdom teeth. Many complications may arise when the wisdom teeth do not grow as intended. Wisdom Teeth in Jasper can be removed by the specialists at Advanced Dental Care of East Texas.
Symptoms of Impacted Wisdom Teeth
- Jaw pain – If the wisdom teeth do not grow as intended, a person will experience a lot of pain in the jaw because the teeth grow in the wrong direction.
- Difficulty in opening the mouth – You may experience a lot of difficulty in opening your mouth because of the intense pain caused by the impacted wisdom teeth.
- Swollen gyms – The wisdom teeth are trapped inside the gums, which causes the gums to swell. The swollen gums contribute to the pain caused by the wisdom teeth.
- Bleeding gums – You may start experiencing bleeding in the area where the wisdom teeth are growing.
Complications Caused by Wisdom Teeth
- Tooth decay – You have a higher risk of experiencing decay on the wisdom teeth. Most of the wisdom teeth are partially developed, so food particles get stuck between the molars and the wisdom teeth. Their angle of eruption makes it difficult to clean the food particles stuck in between the teeth. Bacteria may develop on the wisdom teeth causing decay.
- Teeth damage – Wisdom teeth may cause damage to other teeth in the mouth. The wisdom teeth emerge next to the last molars of each jaw, causing damage. Pushing other teeth may cause crowding, which interferes with the natural alignment of teeth.
- Cysts – Cysts may form during the growth of wisdom teeth. A cyst is a sack of fluid formed around the jawbone when the wisdom tooth emerges. The cyst can pose severe damage to the nerves and other teeth. Cysts are serious complications that may need to remove the tissue around the affected area.
- Gum disease – The inflammation caused by the wisdom teeth and the cleaning of the area may cause gum diseases.
Benefits of Wisdom Teeth Removal
- Reduces pain caused to the gums – Wisdom teeth cause a lot of pain as they emerge. Visiting a wisdom teeth specialist will help you deal with the pain.
- Better oral health – The oral conditions caused by the wisdom teeth, such as decay, bleeding gums, and inflammation, will be eliminated.
- Less crowding – Removing the wisdom teeth will eliminate crowding of the teeth in the corners of the jaws.
Manage your Wisdom Teeth Today
Wisdom teeth can ruin your everyday life if they cause you much pain and discomfort. You can get away from all the pain and the oral diseases posed by the wisdom teeth by visiting a wisdom teeth specialist to remove the wisdom teeth.
