Because they are the last to emerge into your mouth,
wisdom teeth are the most common teeth to become impacted, usually around the
ages of 17-21.
An emerged wisdom tooth can cause pain, swelling and can
collect food and debris, which can lead to an infection and tooth decay.
Symptoms include:
- Swelling of the gums
- Difficulty opening the jaw
- Bad Breath
- Bad taste in the mouth
- Pain or irritation when opening your mouth, chewing, or biting
If any of these symptoms occur, have a check up with your
dentist. They will take X-rays and determine the next course of action, which
usually consists of removing all wisdom teeth at once, while you are under a
local anesthetic, performed by an oral surgeon.
For more information, check out the colgate.com
article.
Don’t live with the pain and discomfort of wisdom teeth,
have them checked out! Call (313) 908-5110 for our West Dearborn office and
(734) 365-7720 for Woodhaven for more information!
