Unsure if your wisdom teeth need removing? 5 signs from our dentist that they do

A common occurrence that happens by the age of 17 is the eruption of wisdom teeth.

Never heard of them? Wisdom teeth are in essence molars, which erupt at the back of the mouth when you are between the age of 12 and 17, sometimes later.

In some people, this is not an issue-they have enough room in their mouths to accommodate these extra 4 teeth. But for the majority of people, there is not enough room and this can cause a myriad of issues. Remember, by the time you are 13, all of your adult teeth should have come through, and will be firmly in place, so any additional teeth are likely to cause a problem.

At Family Dental Care, our team is well-versed in all things wisdom tooth-related. If you are concerned that your wisdom teeth are causing issues, contact our dentist in Doncaster East for an assessment. We will examine the erupting teeth and determine if it is in your best interest to retain the teeth or to have them removed. Simple!

So, what are some of the signs that you need to have your wisdom teeth removed by our dentist in Doncaster East?

Sensitivity at the back of the mouth

An erupting tooth is sensitive and if you have younger siblings, you will probably remember them expressing this sensitivity via crying when they were babies.

However, when it comes to wisdom teeth and issues with sensitivity, the discomfort is persistent and worsening, making it hard for you to eat or drink. If you have noticed this since your wisdom teeth have erupted, contact our dentist in Doncaster East for a check-up.

Offensive breath or taste

The gums around an erupting tooth are difficult to clean, especially if they are sore. This can cause food to get caught between the gum and the tooth, which can cause recurrent infections or bad breath.

Again, if you have noticed this after the eruption of wisdom teeth, call our team for an assessment.

Cysts

If you ignore the warning signs of problematic wisdom teeth, then you run the risk of developing cysts.

These can form underneath the gum line but may protrude as the wisdom tooth ‘moves’ itself more into place. Filling with fluid, cysts can cause damage to your jaw and the surrounding teeth, so it is always best to report in with our team if you are having problems with your wisdom teeth.

Stiff jaw

Due to the presence of permanent teeth in your mouth when they erupt, wisdom teeth often come in at odd angles.

This can interfere with how you bite food, causing your jaw to feel stiff. And, left untreated, this new issue with your bite can develop into temporomandibular joint disorder. Not good!

Recurrent bleeding

If your gums are persistently bleeding following an eruption or partial eruption of a wisdom tooth, you need to see our team.

This bleeding often leads to severe inflammation, which needs to be treated for you to eat properly.

DISCLAIMER

All treatment carries risks. Individual consultation is required with one of our practitioners to ensure that the treatment is right for you.