Wisdom Teeth London
Wisdom teeth are located in the back four corners of your mouth and the wisdom teeth usually emerge between the ages of 17-25. In many cases this is because there is not enough space for the wisdom teeth to come through, which causes varying amounts of pain and it can cause an infection and or swelling. When this happens the best method to treat pain from wisdom teeth is to have the wisdom tooth or teeth removed.
If you are having problems with your wisdom teeth, such as large amounts of pain and also swelling of the gum this could be due to infection and we would recommend you get in contact with us to book a consultation so we can take a look and advise the best treatment for you.
Do you need to have your wisdom teeth removed?
Not everyone needs to have their wisdom tooth or teeth removed (extracted) this is only when the wisdom teeth create such discomfort then they do really need to be removed. Symptoms would usually include pain in the back of the gums. In cases of swelling to the gums, or infections happening due to the wisdom teeth are because sometimes the tooth or teeth only partially growing out.
Wisdom Teeth Extraction
To have your wisdom teeth extracted is the easiest way to stop the pain and infections from happening. Removing wisdom teeth is a relatively simple procedure and it can be done with local anaesthetics, however sometimes in more complicated situations the teeth removal can be done via a dental surgeon instead of a dentist.
Wisdom Teeth Extraction Procedure
The length and type of operation needed to remove the wisdom tooth can be discussed and analysed the appointment and procedure is then tailored made to fit your needs. Wisdom teeth extraction is normally made under local aesthetic, this procedure is usually simple and no complications occur.
To reach the wisdom teeth at the back of the mouth, the dentist would make a small incision to your gum and possibly into part of your jaw bone, in simple cases the operation would only last a couple of minutes, however in some cases it can take longer - around 40 minutes to extract the teeth. When the wisdom teeth are removed the dentist will close the wound with stitches.
After Wisdom Teeth Extraction
After the procedure you will need to take extra care as some people will have side effects from the anaesthetics and sedation. Your dentist will advise what should be done, if you still feel pain, due to the procedure and the stitches will be taken out after a week, allowing your gum the heal.
Wisdom Teeth Pain
Wisdom Teeth are the final third set of molars that majority of people develop in their late teens or early twenties. Wisdom teeth can be a valuable asset to ones mouth, when they are healthy and aligned properly. However it is more often than non that wisdom teeth are misaligned which can cause the pain and swelling.
When wisdom teeth are misaligned, they can cause a fair amount of pain of varying amounts of pain. As wisdom teeth can sometimes position themselves horizontally and angled away or towards the second set of molars. Alternatively they could even get a position inward or outward from the rest of your teeth. Due to the poor alignment it can sometimes happen with wisdom teeth that they can crowd or even damage adjacent teeth, the jawbone or nerves.
The wisdom teeth that grow and lean towards the adjacent wisdom teeth (second set of molars), can make them more vulnerable to decay by trapping plaque and debris.
Partly Erupted Wisdom Teeth
It is possible that your wisdom teeth are only partly broken through, or erupted and this allows for an opening for bacteria to enter around the wisdom tooth and cause an infection within the gum which usually results in a pain and causing the swelling, stiffness of the jaw or general illness. Partly erupted wisdom teeth are also more prone to tooth decay and gum disease due to the hard to reach location and awkward positioning makes the brushing and flossing difficult to be done.
What should be done?
As various issues can arise from the wisdom tooth, It is best advised for you to contact a dentist to have it looked at. Our dentist can have a look and see if it is the wisdom tooth causing you pain due to misalignment or partial erupted wisdom teeth. We can then make decision as to whether you need your wisdom tooth extracted and we would advise you accordingly.
If your wisdom teeth are causing pain we recommend you taking pain killers to help with the pain and to contact our dentist immediately to book an appointment.
