Third molars, or wisdom teeth as they are sometimes called are extremely common for young adults in their late teens or early twenties. They can be very painful when they do emerge. But they’re the classic definition of the late comer. By the time they emerge, your jaw is already populated without any less than 28 adult teeth. Either they can grow partially, or can just emerge at an angle, two on each jaw. These reasons explain why it is imperative that you consult a talented and experienced dentist when you have wisdom tooth issues.

Once your wisdom tooth pushes through your gums in a process known as eruption, it can be very painful. When wisdom teeth erupt at different angles, pain can spread to other nearby teeth. You may not be experiencing pain or discomfort now but wisdom teeth poses future problems that may occur. Unfortunately, available over-the-counter treatments and home remedies provide only temporary pain relief.

Traumatic nerve damage brought on by an unskilled oral surgeon messing up your surgical procedure is yet another issue that can occur if you don’t go with a qualified wisdom tooth dentist. Nerve damage causes numbness, pain, and tingling in your lip, chin, tongue, teeth, and gums. While this is an unusual occurrence, nerve damage can become permanent if it’s not treated immediately. Treatment of the damaged nerves sustained after removing your third molars can be solved through endodontic treatment or root canal therapy.

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The most common symptoms of a dry socket include foul breath, a stiff jaw, and a throbbing, localized pain. A dentist treating your dry socket will irrigate it to clear out any food debris and then cover the socket with a pain-relieving dressing. Clove oil in this dressing helps in reliving pain during your recovering period.

If your wisdom teeth are incorrectly extracted, then infection can spread from the third molar to your cheeks, throat, or tongue. When you have an infection in your mouth after a wisdom tooth extraction, you will not be able to eat and you may even not be able to swallow. The seriousness of the infections can go up to a level that you will need to skip meals for some days or even weeks.

Cavities that spread to healthy molars can be just one complication of problems with your wisdom teeth. You could only imagine what kind of damage these decayed teeth can do to your smile’s appearance. Stay away from the embarrassment that comes with having a dingy smile by seeing your dentist for an examination and a cleaning. This can only achieve best results if you get treatments from the right doctor.

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