Impacted wisdom teeth are the third molars at the back of the mouth that do not have enough room to emerge or grow normally.
Wisdom teeth are the last molars to appear in the mouth in adults (erupting). Most people have four wisdom teeth in the back of the mouth — two at the top, two at the bottom.
Impacted wisdom teeth can cause pain, damage other teeth and lead to other dental problems. In some cases, impacted wisdom teeth may not cause obvious and immediate problems. But because they are more difficult to clean, they may be more susceptible to tooth decay or gum disease than other teeth.
Impacted wisdom teeth that are causing pain or other dental complications are usually extracted. Some dentists and oral surgeons also recommend the extraction of impacted wisdom teeth that do not produce any symptoms to prevent future problems.
symptoms
Impacted wisdom teeth do not always cause any symptoms. However, when an impacted molar becomes infected or causes damage or problems to other teeth, you may experience some of the following signs and symptoms:
• Redness or swelling of the gums
• Gum tenderness or bleeding
Jaw pain
Swelling around the jaw
• Bad-smelling breath
• Bad taste in the mouth
• Difficulty opening your mouth
When do you see a doctor?
You should see your dentist if you experience complications in the area behind the last molar that may be related to a buried wisdom tooth.
the reasons
The wisdom teeth (the third molar) have become impacted because they do not have enough space to erupt (erupt) or grow normally.
Wisdom teeth usually appear between the ages of 17 and 25. Some people have wisdom teeth that erupt without any problems and line up with the other teeth behind the second molars. However, in many cases, the mouth is too crowded to allow the third molars to develop normally. These crowded third molars become trapped (impacted).
An impacted wisdom tooth may be partially erupted so that parts of the crown are visible (partially impacted), or they may not erupt at all from the gums (completely impacted). Whether it is partially or completely enclosed
The molar protrudes at an angle to the side of the molar (second molar)
• The molar protrudes at an angle behind the mouth at an angle behind the mouth
• It protrudes at a right angle to the other teeth, as if the wisdom tooth is “lying” within the jawbone
• It protrudes up or down like other teeth but remains trapped within the jawbone
complications
Impacted wisdom teeth can cause many problems in the mouth:
• Damage to other molars. If the wisdom tooth is pressing on the second molar, the second molar may be damaged or the risk of infection in this area increased. This pressure can also cause crowding problems for other molars, or require orthodontic treatment, to straighten other teeth.
• Cysts. Wisdom teeth develop in a sac inside the jawbone. The cyst can fill with fluid, forming a cyst that can damage jawbones, teeth and nerves. Rarely, a tumor may grow, and it is usually not cancerous (benign). These complications may require removal of tissue and bone.
• Decay. Partially impacted wisdom teeth appear to have a higher risk of decay (cavities) than other molars. It can happen; Because wisdom teeth are more difficult to clean, and because food and bacteria can easily get trapped between the gums and a partially erupted molar.
• Gum disease. Partially impacted and erupted wisdom teeth increase the risk of a painful inflammatory gum condition called pericoronitis in that area.
protection
You can’t prevent impaction, but keeping regular dental appointments every six months for cleanings and check-ups allows your dentist to monitor the growth and emergence of wisdom teeth. Regularly updated X-rays may indicate impacted wisdom teeth before any symptoms develop.
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