Are wisdom teeth causing you grief?
Wisdom teeth are unpredictable, and the pain can be very uncomfortable. Most people experience wisdom teeth discomfort from their late teens until their mid-twenties. Wisdom teeth pain is often caused by the eruption of the tooth in an abnormal position.
Sometimes, wisdom teeth become impacted or stuck under your gums. This causes pain and irritation of the gums. Impacted wisdom teeth can lead to more serious issues, including infections and damage to the surrounding teeth. Symptoms like swelling, inflammation and intense pressure can mean your wisdom teeth will need to be removed.
Symptoms
Once wisdom teeth come through, you often feel pain or discomfort straight away. Some of the first signs of wisdom tooth problems can be upper or lower jaw pain or swelling and redness of the gums. You can even experience headaches or earaches when your wisdom teeth come through.
The pain can range from slight tenderness to throbbing and constant pain, which makes it difficult for you to open your mouth and brush your teeth in the surrounding area of the wisdom tooth, causing you grief.
For more serious wisdom teeth pain, you may even suffer from bleeding gums, bad breath and difficulty eating and swallowing. Impacted or very painful wisdom teeth can also lead to tooth decay and cavities. If it’s ignored, cysts can develop, which go on to infect the area nearby. Our dentist in Vancouver is dedicated to providing dental care tailored to meet your individual needs and preferences. Contact us for more details.
Causes
Unfortunately, wisdom teeth don’t make us more wise! They can just be disrupting and annoying and, in many cases, will need to be removed. Most people have four wisdom teeth, but for some people, not all four will appear. When wisdom teeth appear, there is often not enough space for them to grow, so they come through in an abnormal position – these are called impacted wisdom teeth.
Impacted wisdom teeth can go on to cause issues such as:
- Infection
- Cysts
- Decay
- Damage to surrounding teeth
FAQ
It’s normal to experience pain and discomfort when your wisdom teeth come through. This normally happens from your late teens through until your mid-twenties – and sometimes even older! Pain caused by wisdom teeth can be uncomfortable and create distress in our daily lives. If you are experiencing pain or irritation from your wisdom teeth, book an appointment at your nearest Inspire Dental Group.
The cost of wisdom tooth removal can vary depending on your situation. It’s important to look after your oral health to prevent future issues occurring. That’s why it’s often best to get your wisdom teeth removed. There’s no need to stress. When you experience pain from your wisdom teeth we recommend you visit a dentist. The dentist will assess your wisdom teeth and give you an estimate of the price of removal.
Wisdom tooth pain is different from other types of pain in your body. It can feel irritating and annoying and cause swelling and inflammation in your mouth. Sometimes, you may experience pain in your jaw, headaches, earaches and difficulty swallowing and brushing. if you are having problems with your wisdom teeth, book in to see a dentist as soon as possible.
When your wisdom teeth erupt the pain can be constant or it can come and go. It can begin as minor pain and get more severe as the gums become inflamed and irritated around the tooth. In most cases, wisdom teeth pain won’t go away until the tooth causing you problems is removed. The pain may temporarily disappear but will return and cause discomfort again. Wisdom tooth removal is the best option for permanent pain relief.
If you ask around there are different home remedies for wisdom tooth pain, some better than others. Most dentists recommend pain relief medications, cold compresses, numbing gels and rinsing your mouth with salt water. These treatments are temporary so you will still need to see a dentist to get advice on removal of your wisdom teeth to prevent more serious issues from occurring.
