Impacted Wisdom Teeth
The wisdom teeth are the last teeth to surface and begin to surface when we have entered young adulthood. The wisdom teeth are the third molars in the very back of the mouth and there are normally two wisdom teeth on the top of the mouth and two on the bottom. Sometimes, the wisdom teeth may become impacted or trapped in the gums and cause pain, irritation, infection, tooth decay, and other dental problems.
Impacted wisdom teeth should be removed before they cause problems. Beverly Hills cosmetic dentist Dr. Sands catches impacted wisdom before they cause dental problems and recommends that they be removed.
Symptoms of Impacted Wisdom Teeth
Impacted wisdom teeth may or may not cause symptoms. If you have impacted wisdom teeth, you may notice these symptoms:
- Pain or stiffness in the jaw
- Red, irritated, or swollen gums around the wisdom teeth
- Headaches
- Bad breath
- Tender or bleeding gums
- An unpleasant taste in the mouth
Reasons Wisdom Teeth Become Impacted
There are many reasons wisdom teeth become impacted. The wisdom teeth may not have enough room to surface or they may try to surface at an incorrect angle. Wisdom teeth that grow in up and down like normal teeth may not have enough room to surface. When this happens, the wisdom teeth become impacted and cannot move further.
The wisdom teeth may try to surface at incorrect angles and get stuck. The wisdom teeth may try to surface:
- Sideways so they are perpendicular to your other teeth
- At an angle facing your second molar
- At an angle facing the back of your mouth
For more information about impacted wisdom teeth and to schedule an appointment about your wisdom teeth, please contact our cosmetic dentistry office today. We serve patients in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles, California.
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