Wisdom Teeth Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore

Overland Park Family Dental
Tue, 14 Jan 2020 20:27:18 +0000
Dental Health, General Dental, Wisdom Teeth

Wisdom teeth are the last molars to come in. If you have wisdom teeth, they will most likely need to be removed at some point. Check out our blog post for wisdom teeth symptoms you shouldn’t ignore.

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Wisdom teeth are the last molars to come in. Not everyone has the same number of wisdom teeth. Some people don’t have any. If you do have wisdom teeth, they will most likely need to be removed at some point. What are the symptoms you shouldn’t ignore?

Your Wisdom Teeth Crowd Your Other Teeth

Sometimes your mouth doesn’t have enough space for all your teeth. As the last to erupt, wisdom teeth don’t always get the real estate they need. This means they grow in at the wrong angles. As they keep growing, you’ll experience things like:

Pain at the back of your mouth, especially behind your molars

Damage and pain in other teeth

Swelling and tenderness

A misaligned bite

You want to get these wisdom teeth removed before they cause significant pain. This is why regular exams and preventative care at Overland Park Family Dental are so important. We’ll be able to catch problems like wrong angles.

Your Wisdom Teeth Haven’t Erupted All the Way

Sometimes wisdom teeth don’t come in all the way. This creates a space in your mouth perfect for bacteria. Because it’s hard to clean that far back in your mouth, the bacteria buildup can cause an infection. Infections are very serious and affect the rest of your teeth and your whole body. You’ll experience symptoms like:

Pain

Swelling

An unpleasant taste

Bad breath

You Have Impacted Wisdom Teeth

It’s very common for wisdom teeth to become impacted, which is when they become trapped beneath the gums. Other teeth or the jawbone itself can block them. This can lead to serious issues such as:

Infection

Severe pain

Redness

Swelling

Difficulty chewing

Experiencing Wisdom Teeth Symptoms?

You should never ignore wisdom teeth symptoms. Things like pain and swelling are a cry for help from your body and wisdom teeth removal is the best treatment. If you’re worried about your wisdom teeth, please contact us at our Overland Park office today! Even if they aren’t bothering you, we can take a look before they become an issue.