Wisdom teeth are named as such because they emerge when the patient is coming of age as an adult. They are also referred to as third molars. They are usually the last set of teeth to pop up in adults. They can either emerge at an angle or grow partially mostly as two on each jaw. There are plenty of good reasons for people in their late teens and early twenties to have the progress of their wisdom teeth evaluated by an experienced dental professional, as you’ll see below.

Rather than swishing some antiseptic mouthwash to try and cure an infected wisdom tooth, make an appointment with your dentist so that your small infection doesn’t spread. Skilled health professionals know that removing the wisdom teeth is the very best way to treat these infections, but an excellent dentist will still perform a thorough checkup in order to spot some other causes of the problem. Your molars need to be regularly examined because they can hide infections that can lead to bigger problems like gum severe ailment, tooth decay, abscesses, and benign, or non-cancerous, growths.

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Speaking of oral infections, dental caries, also called cavities, really are a common effect of wisdom teeth extraction and can cause harm to the healthy molars left behind. You can only guess the type of damage these ruined teeth can do to your smile. If you see the right dentist, however, your smile will become clean and clear again, boosting your confidence. But when you don’t get help from the right physician you’ll have foul breath, you’ll need false teeth, and you can have many other problems.

Many people find it traumatic enough to see a dentist for a regular checkup, let along a consultation for an issue. It can be a lot more nerve-wracking to see the dentist if you have an issue with your wisdom teeth, because these teeth are more vulnerable to cause pain before, during, and after treatment. Remember that even though your wisdom teeth come in at strange angles, they may not cause you any problems in the present or the future. Even wisdom teeth that are not causing any discomfort should be regularly checked because they can allow infections to take root and cause decay, gum severe ailment, abscesses, and benign growths.

Although we normally associate teething pain with very young children, young adults can also experience it when their wisdom teeth start to come in. The pain can spread outward from the emerging tooth, particularly if it’s coming in on an angle or only comes in partway. Though you may not be experiencing any problem at this time, at some point in future you may incur some pain and discomfort. You can seek pain relief with over-the-counter meds, but you will eventually need to see a dentist.

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