Wisdom teeth – “wisdom” or pain?

Wisdom teeth are the last teeth that appear in the mouth during late adolescence or “age of wisdom”, from which it takes its name. Only a few of us are fortunate not to experience the inconvenience caused by the eruption of these teeth. Very often they do not happen to appear in the jaw, or under the gum remaining bone, partially or completely buried (included).

Why remove wisdom teeth buried?

Gums next to a molar very frequently included swell and even infected. This can cause severe pain, swelling, stiffness of the jaw, generally feeling unwell. Tooth decay can be affected included even if it is not visible in the mouth. This can also cause pain. Often abnormal position of the wisdom tooth (tilted horizontally too close to neighboring teeth) may adversely affect other teeth, are even farther away.

If you gave Wisdom teeth problems instead of “wisdom” probably instructed to remove it. If you encounter problems not wait for this to occur, but go to a dentist who control can advise you what to do with this tooth. If you wait until the molar teeth causing you problems, then you should be treated first removed the pain and infection and then removed the tooth.

What to expect after removal of impacted third molars?

Removing a tooth of “wisdom” is not a bone buried in simple extraction. It is a small operation. It consists in making a cut in the gums, removing a portion of the bone to allow extraction of the tooth and gum suture end. As with any surgery should expect some pain afterward.

Cheek will probably be swollen for a few days. You may also weight the opening of the mouth, difficulty in swallowing. Sometimes there will be some bleeding and bruising may occur on the cheek. These are just the body’s way of protecting gums too much movement and achieve healing. This inconvenience does not have to worry about. They will disappear in about a week, and if you follow your doctor’s instructions will be easier to bear.

A consult your dentist can tell you all about your mind Molar tooth and whether they should be removed, remove them before you create problems.