They can include tooth decay , fracture or abscess, a broken or damaged filling, nightly teeth grinding, and gum infection. No matter what the cause though, you should still see your dentist when you experience oral pain. Painful wisdom teeth can occur for a number of reasons. Regardless of the cause, painful wisdom teeth can really impact your overall oral health and should be treated immediately. Wisdom tooth pain can sometimes come out of nowhere, suddenly erupting overnight without warning.
On the other hand, wisdom tooth pain can also come on slowly and gradually, and can be shrugged off or perhaps mistaken for something else. Phone: Technology Forest Office. Sterling Ridge Office. Louetta Office. Magnolia Office. Huntsville Office. Here are some of the signs and symptoms you may experience that can be problematic until the tooth is extracted:. One of the most noticeable signs that you need your wisdom teeth taken out is the pain and irritation both at the tooth site and when you open your mouth.
Your wisdom teeth usually erupt between the ages of 17 and 21, making them the last to emerge in your mouth and therefore the most common teeth to become wedged-in or impacted. As there is not enough room in the jaw or mouth for them to emerge, instead of coming in straight they can come in sideways, tilted or misaligned in the jaw, pressing up against the teeth in front of it.
An impacted tooth can be painless and you may not even realise that it is there, however when it tries to erupt, the overlying gum may swell and cause pain, which may be felt in nearby teeth or the area on that side. This pain may occur for several days and then disappear for weeks or months before returning.
But typically, the pain increases the longer you leave them untreated. A partially erupted tooth can then collect food, plaque and other debris, which can lead to gum swelling, tooth decay and an infection called pericontis. Pericontis is an infection wherein bacteria from food, plaque and other debris becomes trapped in between the space of the impacted tooth and the gum. If untreated, this infection can spread toward the throat or into the neck.
As your wisdom teeth come in, they can push against your other teeth and make them move. This in turn can cause discomfort in your jaw, so it feels stiff, sore and difficult to open. This can also cause swelling of both the gum in the back of the mouth or on the side of the jaw.
Red and swollen gums are caused by the flap of extra of gum tissue which resides next to the tooth as a result of the wisdom teeth partially erupting. As mentioned above, this infection is known as pericontis and is caused when particles of food and bacteria get trapped in the tissue and become infected and inflamed over time because it is difficult to clean.
Wisdom teeth can also lead to gum disease at the back of the mouth. If wisdom teeth are ignored, they can cause cysts and other benign harmless jaw tumors , which is a sac of fluid that gets accumulated and will infect the area nearby.
As a result, it will damage the roots of your nearby teeth. This can lead to bone destruction — however this is rare. Impacted teeth can also cause problems such as cavities and tooth decay. If they push on the neighbouring molar, this can lead to tooth movement, which leaves gaps and spaces between our teeth that cannot be easily cleaned while brushing. As a result, they have the potential to collect food and bacteria, which eventually can cause cavities in your teeth.
You may be able to tell if your wisdom teeth are coming through if you experience sinus pain, congestion and pressure, especially in the upper jaw area. You should brush around the wisdom tooth gently even if it is painful. You can also use a a warm salty water mouthwash or a medicated mouthwash designed to treat gum problems. In some situations the infection can be more severe causing a swelling on your face and even giving difficulty swallowing.
If this happens then you may need to take a course of antibiotics but it is best to have an assessment with your dentist first. If you have frequent problems with your wisdom teeth, then you may need to have it removed to prevent long term problems. At Complete Dental Care our highly skilled and can offer wisdom tooth removal. We accept referrals from other dental practices around Glasgow and Scotland.
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