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Wisdom Tooth Extractions

The final set of molars to erupt in the back of the mouth are wisdom teeth, also referred to as third molars. The four wisdom teeth that are typical in humans are located in each corner of the mouth, and they typically begin to erupt in late adolescence or the early twenties.

Many people have issues with their wisdom teeth, such as impaction, infection, or overcrowding, despite the fact that some people may have adequate space in their mouths for their wisdom teeth to develop normally. In certain situations, wisdom tooth extraction surgery may be required to remove the wisdom teeth.

 

Types of Wisdom Tooth Impaction:

  1. Vertical Impaction:the wisdom tooth is able to emerge through the gumline like a normal tooth.
  2. Mesial Impaction:The wisdom tooth is tilted towards midline of the mouth and usually found to be pressing against the adjacent 2nd Molar. 
  3. Distal Impaction: Wisdom tooth is tilted away from the center of the mouth. And quite often is observed with the distal half of the tooth embedded with the bone.
  4. Horizontal Impaction:Wisdom tooth is positioned horizontally and is typically the most difficult to remove. Some call it the sleeping wisdom tooth
  5. Soft Tissue Impaction: The wisdom tooth has partially emerged through the gumline but is covered by soft tissue. Leading to occasional pain every now and then, leading to a condition known as pericoronitis 

Signs and Symptoms

  1. Swollen Gums or Cheek: Sometimes, your gums or cheek can puff up near your wisdom teeth. It’s like a response to inflammation or infection.

  2. Pain When Chewing: Chewing or biting down can be painful, especially if your wisdom tooth is stuck or causing crowding.

  3. Sensitive Area: The area near your wisdom tooth can become touchy and hurt when you press or chew near it.

  4. Bad Breath or Strange Taste: When your wisdom tooth is infected or stuck, it can make your breath stink and your mouth taste weird.

  5. Headaches: Pain from your wisdom teeth can spread to your head and give you headaches, especially around your temples.

  6. Tooth Pain: Wisdom tooth problems often cause discomfort or pain at the back of your mouth. This pain can come and go or be mild to really hurt.

  7. Jaw Pain: Wisdom tooth troubles can make the back of your jaw hurt.

  8. Hard to Clean: Cleaning wisdom teeth at the back of your mouth can be tricky, and that makes them more likely to get cavities or infections.

  9. Ear Pain: Wisdom tooth pain can even reach your ears and cause earaches in some cases.

10. Red and Sore Gums: The gums around your wisdom tooth can become red, swollen, and painful. It usually happens when there’s inflammation or infection.

11. Trouble Opening Your Mouth: Sometimes, pain and swelling can make it tough to fully open your mouth.