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Harbour Pointe , All Rights Reserved. Skip to primary navigation Skip to main content Skip to footer November 7, by Dr. Brian Hart Do I need to remove an impacted wisdom tooth if it is not causing any problems? However, in other instances, impacted wisdom teeth can cause the following symptoms: Swelling, particularly around the gums or around the jaw Jaw pain Bleeding gums this is also a symptom of periodontal disease Bad breath Difficulty opening your mouth An unpleasant taste in your mouth If your impacted wisdom teeth are symptomatic with these symptoms, you probably need to have them removed.
These are: Mesial impaction: This is the most common type of impaction. In this, the tooth is angled too far toward the front of the mouth. Vertical impaction: In this case, the teeth come in fairly straight, but there is not enough room in the mouth to accommodate them. Horizontal impaction: This impaction is caused by teeth that are horizontally impacted, that are lying on their side.
Distal impaction: Distally impacted teeth are tilted toward the back of the mouth. Soft tissue impaction: This occurs when the tooth has erupted through the gum. Bony impaction: This takes place when the tooth is still within the bone, but has emerged through the gum. Rate Us On. Contact Info hporalsurgery gmail. If your dentist thinks you may need to have your wisdom teeth removed, they'll usually carry out an X-ray of your mouth. This gives them a clearer view of the position of your teeth.
As with any teeth problems, it's important to see your dentist as soon as possible, rather than waiting for your regular dental check-up. Your wisdom teeth don't usually need to be removed if they're impacted but aren't causing any problems. This is because there's no proven benefit of doing this and it carries the risk of complications. Sometimes, wisdom teeth that have become impacted or haven't fully broken through the surface of the gum can cause dental problems.
Food and bacteria can get trapped around the edge of the wisdom teeth, causing a build-up of plaque, which can lead to:. Many of these problems can be treated with antibiotics and antiseptic mouthwash. Your dentist may remove your wisdom teeth, or they may refer you to a specialist surgeon for hospital treatment. Before the operation, the procedure will usually be explained to you and you may be asked to sign a consent form.
You'll usually be given a local anaesthetic injection to numb the area around the tooth. You'll feel some pressure just before the tooth is removed, as your dentist or oral surgeon needs to widen the tooth socket by rocking the tooth back and forth. A small cut in the gum is sometimes necessary, and the tooth may need to be cut into smaller pieces before it's removed. It takes anything from a few minutes to 20 minutes, or sometimes even longer, to remove a wisdom tooth.
After your wisdom teeth have been removed, you may have swelling and discomfort, both inside and outside your mouth. Occasionally, some mild bruising is also visible.
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