The pain of wisdom teeth should not be ignored if you're feeling discomfort in the area that doesn't seem to go away. Do not ignore it and think it will go away. You need to go see your dentist. The dentist is most likely to tell you certain things. You probably will be referred to a dental surgeon.
Wisdom teeth are also known as third molars. If they would just grow in nicely aligned with the rest of your teeth, there would be no issue. Alas, that is not likely to happen. For most people, they come in misaligned. The dental surgeon is likely to recommend making an appointment for removal.
The problem is that these third molars lean towards or push the ones next to them. They cause a gap where food particles accumulate and bacteria thrive. This can certainly result in other complications that you never expected to experience, so it's recommended that you take care of issues like these before they worsen.
If the tooth has already pushed its way part way through the gum, the issue is even worse. No amount of diligent care with brushing and flossing is going to prevent the inevitable.
There is not a straight answer without a visit to the dentist on how they are to be removed by a surgeon. They can be relatively stupid and up to the point of needing some bone removed to get to the tooth. Both require proper post operation care. Resting is important to recovery and you will want to eat soft foods for awhile.
Be aware that sometimes there are possible issues after a few days. A few days after removal one in ten patients experiences a dry socket.
If you experience extreme shooting pain, return to the dentist. This is not normal and you need to be seen. They will change the dressing and prescribe medication. You may have nerve damage that affects your use of your mouth for a month afterwards.
Long term nerve damage is possible if the surgeon cuts completely through a nerve. It is important to get a reputable dental surgeon for your procedure.
Wisdom teeth are also known as third molars. If they would just grow in nicely aligned with the rest of your teeth, there would be no issue. Alas, that is not likely to happen. For most people, they come in misaligned. The dental surgeon is likely to recommend making an appointment for removal.
The problem is that these third molars lean towards or push the ones next to them. They cause a gap where food particles accumulate and bacteria thrive. This can certainly result in other complications that you never expected to experience, so it's recommended that you take care of issues like these before they worsen.
If the tooth has already pushed its way part way through the gum, the issue is even worse. No amount of diligent care with brushing and flossing is going to prevent the inevitable.
There is not a straight answer without a visit to the dentist on how they are to be removed by a surgeon. They can be relatively stupid and up to the point of needing some bone removed to get to the tooth. Both require proper post operation care. Resting is important to recovery and you will want to eat soft foods for awhile.
Be aware that sometimes there are possible issues after a few days. A few days after removal one in ten patients experiences a dry socket.
If you experience extreme shooting pain, return to the dentist. This is not normal and you need to be seen. They will change the dressing and prescribe medication. You may have nerve damage that affects your use of your mouth for a month afterwards.
Long term nerve damage is possible if the surgeon cuts completely through a nerve. It is important to get a reputable dental surgeon for your procedure.
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