Causes of Wisdom Tooth Impaction
Because the human jaw has shrunk over the ages, but wisdom teeth still exist, they are very susceptible to impaction or obstruction by the surrounding teeth or gums. Simply said, there isn’t enough space for them to grow well.
When the wisdom teeth try to take their position in the mouth, it can cause a chain reaction of issues. 90% of adults, according to West Ryde, have at least one impacted wisdom tooth. Teeth can be moderately or entirely impacted. When the teeth are impacted, they may develop in the following abnormal ways:
At a right angle to the rest of the teeth
At an angle toward the rear of the mouth
At an angle toward the second molar
They are straight up and down (like normal teeth), but they are stuck within the jawbone.
These abnormalities can lead to more serious dental problems, such as cysts, an increased risk of cavities, tooth damage, and an endless list of gum diseases.
Early Warning Signs and Symptoms That You May Have an Impacted Tooth
Honestly, it can be quite difficult to view the back of your mouth by yourself, but here’s what you can do: use a mirror to check for any of the aforementioned signs.
Because molars have various surfaces and are likely to have cracks and fissures, the regions at the rear of our mouths are prone to dental disorders in any event. Furthermore, they are more difficult to reach with a toothbrush and floss. Wisdom teeth, on the other hand, are considerably more susceptible, especially if they are slightly impacted.
If you have wisdom teeth, keep an eye out for the following:
Bleeding, enlargement, or sensitivity of the gum
Pain at the rear of your mouth caused by a clenched jaw
Tenderness in the jaw
Bad odor in your mouth
A bad taste in your mouth
You have a hard time chewing or opening your mouth
Wisdom Teeth Removal and Treatments
For treatment with problematic wisdom teeth, a variety of home treatments have been recommended. While home treatments might give temporary comfort, they are not a substitute for obtaining a diagnosis and appropriate treatment from a competent dentist.
They can actually exacerbate the situation over time by making the symptomless obvious while enabling the source of infection, tooth decay, or discomfort to spread or create more severe pains.
Most of us have heard that as we become wise we would get the third and final set of molars also known as the wisdom tooth. The normal age for such tooth is between 17–21 years. Although for some it might appear a little later in life and for some, might not appear at all. It would be hard to say that those who do not experience the break of wisdom tooth are not wise.
But, the real problem arises when the wisdom tooth does not erupt completely due to various reasons one of which may be the overcrowded mouth. There is no enough room for the wisdom tooth to completely break out from the gum line. Such tooth might cause you a list of problems due to which sometimes a dentist would suggest wisdom tooth impaction surgery, the cost of which would be as little as you wished.
Is your tooth already impacted?
Before we discuss the need for tooth impaction surgery let us run through the symptoms of the same. Sometimes the partly erupted tooth would stay without a hitch. But there are other problems which you may experience which would hint you to visit the dentist.
