Wisdom teeth problems are one of the most common problems that affect the mouth. The wisdom teeth (commonly known as the 3rd molars) usually appear between 18 and 25 years of age. By that time, the growth process of the jaws has stopped, and as a result, they find no way to fully appear inside the mouth, and end up being partially or completely buried in the bone.
Impacted wisdom teeth are more common than you think. In fact, almost 80% of the world’s population suffers from at least one impacted wisdom tooth. In most cases, these remain buried and dormant inside the bone, and require no treatment or intervention from an oral surgeon. In some cases, however, some unfortunate few start to feel some annoying symptoms. If you start to feel any of these symptoms, we advise you to go online and search for “wisdom teeth removal near me”, to find an amazing oral surgeon and get that problem fixed as soon as you can.
What are the common symptoms of impacted wisdom teeth?
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Pericoronitis:
Buried wisdom teeth tend to trap food debris. Because of its position and angle, these food remnants are almost impossible to clean. The bacteria start to infest these food remnants, and cause inflammation of the overlying gums, which is known as pericoronitis.
In some cases, this inflammation is so severe that it could cause swelling of the gums in that area, which is very annoying –especially during eating – and quite painful. -
Pain:
The pain could be from the Pericoronitis as we explained before. However, it is more commonly because of Decay. This decay could be so severe that it reaches the nerve of the tooth. This decay could affect the buried tooth itself, or if you are quite unfortunate, affect the neighboring teeth as well.
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Swelling:
While the inflammation is often accompanied by swelling, it very rarely exceeds the confines of the mouth. However, if the inflammation has been present for a while, then it could start to become so large that it appears from the outside.
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Bad taste or smell:
When left untreated, inflammation slowly turns to infection. This infection is often accompanied by the formation of pus, which tastes bad and smell even worse.
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Limitation of jaw movement:
This is one of the severe problems of wisdom teeth. When the tooth has been buried for a while, the bacteria start to produce their toxins, which leech into the surrounding areas. These areas are full of muscles that control the opening and closing of the mouth. The end result is a limitation in the movement of the jaws during eating and speech, and in more severe cases it could lead to complete lock jaw.
Where can I find an excellent surgeon for wisdom teeth removal near me?
If you live in or around NY, look no further than Dr. Greenberg’s oral surgery. Dr. Andrew Greenberg has been practicing for many years, solely focusing on Oral Surgery procedures, including – of course – wisdom teeth removal surgeries. In addition, he is a senior attending surgeon in the Department of Surgery of Phelps Memorial Hospital in Sleepy Hollow, NY. performing thousands of surgical procedures, both simple and complicated. Dr. Greenberg is one of the best oral surgeons in NY.
Call us now on 914-762-3388 to schedule your appointment, or visit us at 160 North State Rd. Briarcliff, NY 10510