Dental pain is never fun to deal with—nor should it be ignored. Even though nothing has changed in your dental routine and you haven’t suffered from a dental emergency, you still have tooth pain in your upper and lower jaws. What could be causing your discomfort? More importantly, what can your University dentist at Parker Dental & Orthodontics do to relieve it?
Are you a young adult with dental pain?
Your discomfort could be caused because your wisdom teeth may just be starting to erupt. This is a natural process that allows your third set of molars to develop in your mouth. There are a few issues that could take place because of this shift in your smile—some of them painful. Luckily, we offer wisdom tooth extractions for patients that wish to address the source of their dental pain.
What happens if I don’t remove my wisdom teeth?
Although the process of your wisdom teeth developing is natural for your mouth, your third molars can cause problems for the rest of your smile. Removing your wisdom teeth when they cause you pain is necessary. Some patients decide they would rather keep them if they don’t cause dental pain as they develop, but always remember there are issues that could stem from them in the future as well.
Wisdom teeth cause gum issues.
Impacted wisdom teeth crowd other teeth. This is the main cause of your swelling and dental pain. Not to mention, if they only partially erupt, you could suffer from infections, cysts, symptoms of gum disease, or tumors in your jawbone that are started from deep pockets being filled with dental bacteria.
Wisdom teeth can damage surrounding teeth.
The deep pockets of dental bacteria that can be formed from partially erupted wisdom teeth can cause big problems for your smile. They don’t just affect your wisdom teeth, but your surrounding teeth as well. These deep pockets of dental bacteria can cause cavities on the roots of your teeth and could require you to have neighboring teeth pulled, too.
Wisdom teeth can cause bite misalignments.
Sometimes when your third molars develop, they can cause your smile to shift unnaturally. You may experience soft tissue injuries due to biting or scraping your cheeks from incorrectly placed teeth.
Wisdom teeth can overcrowd or cause too many spaces in your smile.
It’s a fact that wisdom teeth do move within your jawbone as they attempt to erupt. If they move in the direction of neighboring teeth and cause too much pressure, your other teeth can be negatively affected. In contrast, if a wisdom tooth doesn’t meet their neighboring teeth properly, its purpose is practically useless. The risks of a spacey smile outweigh the benefits of keeping it.
What are the signs that I should consider a wisdom tooth extraction?
There are a few red flags that your body will wave when it’s time to have your wisdom teeth pulled. If you experience any of these symptoms, call our office to schedule a consultation to discuss the process of a wisdom tooth extractions.
- Impacted teeth
- Crooked teeth
- Constant tooth pain
- Jaw pain
- Pain in your ears
- Difficulty eating
- Difficulty speaking
- Gum flaps from partially developed teeth
We’re here for you every step of the way.
Many patients may avoid having their wisdom teeth extracted because the idea of oral surgery just isn’t inviting. That’s why our team at Parker Dental & Orthodontics is there to support you mentally and physically from beginning to end. We will prepare you for the surgery, supply sedation dental services during your extraction, and prescribe pain medication to assist during your recovery. Contact us today to schedule your appointment with our dental professionals.