Wisdom Teeth

Wisdom teeth are the last of the molars to erupt. Some people don’t even have them, and for others, they never erupt. If they erupt, they usually come out at the age of 17 to 24. Usually, there are 4 wisdom teeth, one tooth in each corner (Quadrant) of the mouth.

Common Wisdom Teeth Issues

Usually, wisdom teeth arise without any problem in many people; in some cases, there is less space for their growth, in which case they are called impacted wisdom teeth. These impacted or submerged teeth may cause problems like:

Pain
Swelling
Damage or infection to the adjacent teeth
Swollen gum
Stiff and sore jaw
Bad taste and bad breath
Difficulty in opening the mouth when the infection gets severe and long-standing.

Treatments other than removal

Using prescribed antibiotics brings about temporary relief from symptoms of pain. This, however, doesn’t mean the symptoms won’t come back, and there are high chances of it coming back with more severity, and so we don’t routinely advise antibiotic treatment alone unless it’s necessary.
Deep cleaning under the overgrown gums, combined with antibiotics, also works sometimes, but no guarantees of the infection not coming back, as the ‘’pocket’’ space remains, which is always prone to have the same infection.

In the majority of cases, it’s preferable to have the wisdom teeth removed. At Maroondah Dental Care, we have OPG X-rays, which enables us to assess the location/angulation of the impacted wisdom teeth and decide on removal strategies. In extreme cases, removal by a dental professional skilled in surgical procedures may be required.

Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.

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