Wisdom Teeth Removal
Wisdom teeth removal is often necessary when the wisdom teeth start to
erupt sideways, become trapped or only partially erupt through the gum.
All
of these factors can cause pain, inflammation, infection and swelling.
As most people’s...
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Wisdom Teeth Removal
Wisdom teeth removal is often necessary when the wisdom teeth start to
erupt sideways, become trapped or only partially erupt through the gum.
All
of these factors can cause pain, inflammation, infection and swelling.
As most people’s wisdom teeth don’t start to make an appearance until the
teenage years, there’s often not enough space left in the mouth for them to
grow properly.
That’s when dentists will likely recommend extraction.
Symptoms of wisdom tooth impaction can be varied including swelling,
loosening of the gum near the impaction, inability to fully open the mouth,
unable to chew food properly, bad taste in the mouth, bad breath and aching
gums.
If you become affected by any of these symptoms it’s best to avoid eating
sweet, sticky or hard foods as these will only exacerbate the problem.
Try
gargling with a mouth wash to help eliminate bad breath, and always consult
your dentist.
Wisdom teeth removal requires oral surgery which means it should be
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