2006-12-03 07:08:04 · 9 answers · asked by lilly 1 in Health ➔ Dental
Wisdom teeth are the large molars found at the very back of the jaw. They are the last teeth to appear (erupt) in the mouth, usually around the age of 16, although this can vary. If the jaw is too small to accommodate them, they may cause pain or crowd other teeth out of position.
Wisdom teeth are often in the wrong position and this mean they fail to emerge properly. If the wisdom tooth pushes in at an angle, it can press on the neighbouring tooth, causing pain or damage.
Food particles can also become stuck in the soft gum tissue surrounding the erupting tooth. This can lead to infection and tooth decay.
When the tooth attempts to erupt, the overlying gum may swell and cause pain. Pain may also be felt in other teeth or in the ear.
Symptoms include:
Swelling of the gum.
Bad breath.
An unpleasant taste in the mouth.
Pain on biting.
Pain on opening the mouth.
Unfortunately there isn’t much you can do about the angle your wisdom teeth will erupt at. However you can try to prevent infection of the erupting tooth by practising good dental hygiene. Adequate brushing and flossing is essential. If the position of the tooth makes it difficult to clean, ask your dentist for advice.
If you already have impacted wisdom teeth then visit your dentist immediately. Impacted teeth often require extraction because of the risk of infection. Because of their location in the back of the mouth, they can be very difficult to clean. This makes them vulnerable to tooth decay.
In some cases the dentist can remove the wisdom teeth in the surgery. Sometimes a patient will be required to have their wisdom teeth surgically removed in a hospital.
Even if the pains stops still see a dentist. The pain may subside for days, even months; however it may recur at a later time. An impacted tooth can damage neighbouring teeth or distort the bite. Therefore, even if the pain has stopped you should consult your dentist.
2006-12-03 07:20:15 · answer #1 · answered by Mango M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your wisdom teeth will come through at the very back of your jaw. some people get all 4 wisdom teeth, some lucky beggers don't get any at all ! i got my 2 top wisdom teeth about 4 years ago, and they hurt like hell when they came through - no wonder babies cry when they're teething !!! if they are coming through, u might be able to feel the tooth under the gum, or your gum might be swollen in that area. it took ages for mine to come through - at least a month from start to finish.... if u are in any doubt, get yourself to a dentist. good luck, hope the pain stops soon.
2006-12-03 07:23:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a dentist myself i would say if it is wisdom tooth which you believe to be coursing you problems it would normally be due to pressure build up, by which i mean the wisdom tooth is pressing against you crowns.
However if you are in great pain i would suggest you contact NHS direct who can assist you in emergency treatment
2006-12-03 14:23:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are teething, you might find red spots on your cheeks, and they will be hot, you might even be a little swollen at the back of your jaw.
if the ache is isolated elsehwere it's unlikely to be wisdon teeth
try taking ibuprophen and have a hot water bottle on face to ease teething pain
2006-12-03 07:15:32 · answer #4 · answered by redsticks34 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to go to a dentist. If you have a bad toothache there is nothing that you can do about it, its dentist time!
2006-12-03 07:10:28 · answer #5 · answered by GrainOfSalt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well u need to take an x-ray to c if its ur wisdom tooth
2006-12-03 07:42:42 · answer #6 · answered by kosha 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WISDOM LAST TEETH AT BACK OF JAW
2006-12-03 07:10:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
only by an x ray
2006-12-03 15:40:24 · answer #8 · answered by rachel d 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get an X-ray
2006-12-03 19:05:47 · answer #9 · answered by leonard c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋