Timing of wisdom teeth eruption is individual. In some "eights" erupt earlier, in others - later. Sometimes eights grow at 16-17 years old, but there are cases when they only begin to grow at the age of forty. Most often, 8 teeth erupt between 16 and 25 years, deviations from the norm are not a sign of the disease, but should alert the patient. If at the age of 25 there are not even signs of eruption, it makes sense to consult a dentist to find out if the tooth germ has formed in the gum or if there is a retention.
Symptoms and signs of eruption
Symptoms can be very diverse, ranging from their complete absence to severe pain, swelling of the gums, cheeks, and even fever and general malaise. It all depends on the individual characteristics of each organism.
The main symptoms of teething:
- It's a dull pain in the jaw, which indicates that the tooth is making its way through bone tissue and gum;
- pain when swallowing, which usually occur with inflammation of the gums near the wisdom tooth;
- swelling of the gum mucosa, which quite often accompanies the growth of the 8th tooth;
- having a hood, which covers the top of a partially erupted tooth;
- the presence of an infiltrate under the "hood", which is formed as a result of the fact that food remains fall under the "hood", in which pathogenic bacteria actively multiply;
- occurrence of submandibular lymphadenitis(enlargement of the submandibular lymph nodes) as a reaction to the presence of an inflammatory process.
If you ignore the signs of cutting through the "eight", there may be such serious complications like cellulitis, abscess, osteomyelitis. Therefore, if you have suspicions of symptoms of wisdom tooth growth, consult a doctor. In many cases, the timely excision of the "hood", which interferes with normal eruption, helps to alleviate the patient's condition.
Symptoms can manifest themselves in different ways, in some patients they are almost invisible, in others they cause a lot of trouble. Of particular concern are manifestations such as severe swelling gums and cheeks near this place as well increase in body temperature. These symptoms may indicate the development of a complication such as pericoronitis, or inflammation of the "hood".
If you ignore the inflammatory process, then in the future an abscess can form in its place, which is fraught with serious consequences, up to blood poisoning. Therefore, if any symptom appears that indicates the eruption of a wisdom tooth, it is best to contact a dentist to check whether the 8th tooth is correctly located and whether it injures the roots of the neighboring ones.
Peculiarities
"Eights" grow and erupt not without problems. It should be taken into account the fact that they begin to grow when all the others have erupted for a long time, and the jaw itself began to narrow somewhat and decrease in size with age. And the later 8 teeth erupt, the more problems can arise.
The main difficulty with the eruption of the wisdom tooth is lack of free space in the dentition. That is why such a complication often occurs as pericoronitis, or inflammation of the "hood". In a chronic inflammatory process, the mucous membrane over the tooth becomes dense and painful, the so-called fibrous tissue is formed. Because of this, teething is even more complicated. It is impossible to break this circle without the help of a qualified doctor.
If a “hood” has formed over the tooth, it is necessary, otherwise it will cause a constant chronic inflammatory process, and it will not take long to lose a tooth that has not yet erupted.
Often there are such features of the eruption of the wisdom tooth, as retention and dystopia. Under the retention of the eighth teeth, they mean the delay of the tooth in the bone, that is, it erupts partially or does not erupt at all. Retention can be provoked by an incorrect position (dystopia). If the tooth in the gum is located horizontally, it will not be able to erupt, and as it grows, it will rest against the roots of the neighboring one, causing its destruction.
If a dystopian wisdom tooth destroys an adjacent tooth or causes permanent injury to the oral mucosa, it must be removed. Otherwise, two teeth will have to be removed.
How to accelerate growth?
When a wisdom tooth grows, the symptoms are sometimes very painful. It is impossible to speed up the process of teething, but there are many ways to relieve pain. First of all, it must be remembered that in no case should you warm your cheek and gums. Heat provokes the activation of the inflammatory process, as a result of which the infection spreads to nearby tissues, which can even cause suppuration of the bone tissue.
In case of soreness of the gums, cheeks and jaw, in no case do not apply a warm heating pad to the cheek and rinse the mouth with hot decoctions. It is best to rinse your mouth before visiting the dentist. cool solution of salt and soda, it will well disinfect the oral cavity, remove food debris and help relieve sore gums.
If the pain is too strong, you can take painkillers(analgin, ketanov, tramadol), but in no case should you apply an anesthetic tablet to the gum in the area of \u200b\u200bthe "eight"! Firstly, the pain will not go anywhere, since the pill only works when taken orally. Secondly, a painful ulcer can form on the gum, which will only add discomfort and suffering.
If a “hood” has formed over the tooth, you should contact your dentist and remove it. After excision of the "hood", which is performed under local anesthesia, the oral cavity should be systematically rinsed with a special antiseptic solution to prevent infection from entering the wound.
In dentistry, wisdom teeth are called figure eights, as they are symmetrically located at the top and mandible on both sides, and are considered eighths from the middle incisor. For many patients, the question often arises of how old wisdom teeth grow, as they can provoke pain, discomfort during eruption.
The process of eruption of teeth in oral cavity in humans occurs in the childhood period of development, but wisdom teeth are an exception. Late appearance determines their very name. The question of when and how many years wisdom teeth grow is not fully understood at the present time, and dentists cannot give an exact explanation and reason.
Some people may erupt four units at the same time, while others will not have one. Each person has a completely different time of appearance, which is determined by their location features. The reason is that, with rare exceptions, they are positioned correctly during active growth.
Basically, wisdom teeth, or as dentists also call them third molars, during development have anomalies in location or direction of growth, delivering discomfort.
Often their growth occurs at the wrong angle in relation to other dental units, the jaw, and they can also abut against neighboring roots or on the cheeks. Long before they appear, there is pain in the gums, swelling is observed in the places of eruption. Why this happens may also depend on factors such as the anatomical structure.
Each person has a different timing for the appearance of a wisdom tooth.
Wisdom teeth do not differ from others in appearance, but differ in structure. It should be noted that the root permanent teeth finally formed to adolescence with one root. And wisdom teeth, which can erupt only from this period and usually grow in pairs, have from one to five roots fused together into one. Root canals often show curves that prevent treatment and require surgical intervention.
Terms of eruption and growth of eights
In addition to such a question as how old teeth grow, people are concerned about the time of their eruption. In addition to the structure of the jaw, on which growth depends, the place, which may be lacking, also matters. If the location of the figure eight is insufficient, adjacent teeth are shifted, which affects the formation of the correct bite.
With severe crowding, the presence of aching pain, dentists often recommend removing it.
The duration of the growth of wisdom teeth, unlike the rest, scientists explain the history of human development. In ancient times, human teeth erupted painlessly and in the same time, since the jaw was larger, and therefore they erupt freely in it without pain. But over time, the jaw in its structure has decreased in size, due to a change in the nature of food. A person began to consume processed foods, making dishes soft.
Eights in those days did not differ in external structure from the rest, but now doctors note the absence of a need for them. They do not bear special loads and are not functional. Long eruption is due to poor blood supply at the edges of the gums.
Wisdom teeth begin to form after the change of milk to permanent teeth
From time to time, during eruption, an exacerbation occurs with inflammatory processes, pain, which indicates active growth. And to speed up the eruption, dentists recommend massage.
Today it can be noted that many people do not always have a complete set of permanent teeth in the amount of 32 pieces. Wisdom teeth sometimes remain in the jaw in an embryonic state, which indicates individual characteristics. But in any case, doctors recommend treating the symptoms of their appearance with special attention, in case of problems, urgently seek help from specialists.
The beginning of the formation of wisdom teeth occurs after the change of milk teeth to permanent teeth, which approximately refers to the age of 13-15 years. The eruption of these units begins at the age of 18, and the formation of the root occurs after the age of 24. And wondering how long teeth grow, doctors indicate only an approximate period of time up to 30 years, and even in exceptional cases older age. Also possible exceptional cases when a person has no wisdom teeth at all, which is explained by an incorrect location in the jawbone.
There are situations when in a person they erupt in adulthood, in rare cases even in people who are 50 years of age or older.
Experts say that the number of teeth in a person is initially laid down by the genetic level of its development.
Pathologies
After the complete formation of the seventh dental units (second molars), the third molars begin their development, eruption. They grow from the germ, formed for a long time after the formation of the crown. The germ begins to develop at the age of six, but it has such pathologies as:
- abnormal location;
- there are thick shells in the dental sac;
- the development period is broken;
- many primordia in one area;
- wrong shape, wrong size.
With the development of pathology in the germ, the wisdom tooth can erupt and grow for a long time, with the presence acute pain, and not full exit over the gum crown. At the same time, the bite may be disturbed, as well as the destruction of other teeth, their crowding.
Complications
Wisdom tooth eruption
To the most common complications during growth, people experience inflammation in the gums in the tissues located near the tooth. During its growth, a tuberculous formation appears on the surface of the gum, covered with a mucous membrane (hood). This place is prone to injury, mechanical damage from eating solid food, which subsequently affects the active development, reproduction harmful microorganisms, bacteria and suppuration.
Such formations are a sign of pericoronitis - a disease that begins with minor pain in the area of \u200b\u200beruption of the figure eight. With the further development of inflammation, the pain begins to intensify, radiating to the temples, ears, when swallowing, opening the mouth. There may be pain in the facial muscles, inflammation of the trigeminal nerve, lymph nodes, sometimes even the temperature rises, the head hurts. Puffiness, redness in the area of the formed hood is accompanied by the release of pus.
In this case, it is necessary to urgently consult a doctor, take a picture in the area, carry out treatment or remove it in a timely manner in order to prevent complications.
Dentists in the treatment of pathologies open the mucous membrane, wash the cavity and prescribe anti-inflammatory drugs. In most situations, with repeated inflammation, it is necessary to remove a unit that has not yet appeared. To one more common problem in the process of eruption is the appearance of caries.
The main cause of the disease is associated with poor hygiene in a hard-to-reach place for the development of the figure eight, and from a snug fit, the disease quickly spreads to neighboring teeth.
In the absence of external signs of inflammation, it is necessary to take a picture in order to know in advance about the correct growth of the tooth and the need for its removal.
The need for removal
Wisdom tooth grows sideways
Along with the question of how old the wisdom tooth grows, many people are concerned about the need to remove the wisdom tooth if problems arise, pain with its eruption. For surgical intervention, there are certain indications that dentists warn about:
- impacted wisdom tooth, which means wrong location in the jaw. He will not be able to erupt due to partial or complete emphasis on adjacent teeth;
- impossibility of filling due to hard-to-reach location;
- the process of long eruption can provoke the development of caries;
- partial eruption, which results in an inflammatory process with pain;
- pain in the trigeminal nerve;
- appearance cystic formation in the lower jaw;
- pain in the head, during swallowing, other painful conditions;
- permanent mucosal injury.
It should be noted about the consequences of removal, which is primarily associated with trauma to the jaw with slow wound healing and complications. After removal, aching pain may be present, which indicates inflammation of the hole. The normal healing process occurs by covering the hole blood clot protecting it from microbial ingress.
After removal, rinse should not be carried out, since washing out the clot leads to infection. As a result, it may be necessary to repeat the surgical intervention, especially in cases of numbness of the tongue, lips, chin, which does not go away for a long time.
Wisdom tooth extraction
In conclusion, we note that rapid eruption reduces the development of inflammation. A long process of growth is a fertile ground for the accumulation of bacteria and the development of various dental diseases. The question of the time and age at which the wisdom tooth grows depends on the individual characteristics of the anatomical structure of the jaw, genetic heredity, as well as the sufficiency of space in the dentition.
The wisdom tooth in dentistry is called the "eight" or "third molar". The period of its eruption usually falls on the age of 17-25 years. Nature in the dentition of a person lays all 4 "eights", but due to certain circumstances, only 1, 2 or 3 molars may appear, or they may not erupt at all.
Symptoms of teething wisdom
For all people, this process takes place in different ways: some experience unbearable pain, others do not even feel that their third molars are erupting. Dentists call the following main symptoms indicating that a wisdom tooth is being cut:
- Pain in the region of the jaw. Such a symptom indicates that the "eight" is cut through the bone tissue and gums.
- Pain when swallowing. Occurs as a result of inflammation of the gums during the eruption of the third molar.
- Swelling of the gums.
- The formation of a "hood" that covers the wisdom tooth from above and rises as it grows.
- The presence in the cavity of the "hood" infiltrate. It is formed as a result of the ingestion of food particles and the reproduction of pathogenic bacteria.
- Inflammation of the lymph nodes.
If you do not pay attention to these signs and do not carry out symptomatic treatment these processes can lead to serious complications. Often, against the background of painful and problematic eruption of wisdom teeth, complications such as: - pericoronitis - an inflammatory process in the "hood" and soft tissues around the erupting molar;
- phlegmon - purulent fusion of subcutaneous tissue in the maxillofacial region;
- abscess - an acute inflammatory process of the root zone of the tooth;
- osteomyelitis - purulent-infectious inflammation of the bone tissue in the jaw;
- caries;
- periodontitis is an inflammatory process in connective tissue(periodontal), surrounding upper part tooth root.
If, during the eruption of wisdom teeth, inflammatory processes develop in the human body, an increase in body temperature up to 40 degrees can be noted.
Is it painful to remove a wisdom tooth?
Whether the removal of a wisdom tooth is accompanied by pain is one of the most common questions. The fact is that very rarely the “eights” grow up healthy, usually their eruption causes pathological processes dangerous to the health of the patient, so their removal is required. Surgical removal of the "eight" is always accompanied by pain, especially the process is hampered by the curvature and other disorders of the third molar. The procedure is necessarily carried out with the use of painkillers. Most often, dentists use preparations based on articaine - "Ultracain", "Ubistezin".
The use of local anesthetics allows you to completely eliminate pain during the operation. However, the process of administering the drug may be accompanied by pain. In addition, when the effect of anesthesia ends (after about 6 hours), intense pain occurs.
Severe pain during the removal of the third molar is inevitable in cases where the patient has not consulted a specialist for a long time, triggered an inflammatory process, resulting in purulent formations. Sometimes a tooth extraction takes place under general anesthesia. In other situations surgical intervention passes painlessly.
The upper "eights" are much easier to remove than the lower ones. This feature is due to the fact that the wisdom teeth in the lower dentition have more powerful and tortuous roots. In order to properly carry out the procedure for removing the third molar, the dentist sends the patient for an x-ray before the operation.
Care after surgery
After removing a wisdom tooth, many patients experience severe pain for several days. Painful sensations affect not only the jaw, but also extend to the head, throat, ear. You can take painkillers for three days, but if the pain does not go away, you should seek help from a specialist.To alleviate the condition after the operation, you must follow these recommendations:
- When a wisdom tooth is removed, it is forbidden to touch the place of its removal with the tongue or fingers for 4 hours after the operation.
- After removing the "eight" to the cheek, you need to apply a cold compress during the day every 20 minutes. Such actions will reduce the intensity of pain and relieve inflammation.
- After the operation, it is forbidden to eat for the next 3 hours, and during the day to exclude the use of alcohol and stop smoking.
- Exclude excessive activity of facial expressions for several days.
This article is for informational purposes only, please contact your doctor for details!
Growth is often a process of growth for months, and sometimes years, periodically accompanied by severe pain and inflammation. At what age do third molars appear? Everything is individual: for some people, they crawl out at the age of 17-18, while for others - closer to 25-27 years. As a rule, it is not difficult to understand that a wisdom tooth is being cut. Unpleasant sensations in the corner of the jaw and reddening of the gums behind the "sevens" are frequent companions of this process.
Physiological wisdom tooth eruption
If the eruption proceeds physiologically, then the wisdom tooth climbs without pain and other symptoms of inflammation. The process does not cause much discomfort to a person. But sometimes, due to the anatomical features of the structure of the jaw, the eruption of a wisdom tooth can last quite a long time.
Physiological eruption is accompanied by the following symptoms of wisdom tooth growth:
- engorgement or hardening of the gums in the corner of the jaw;
- a feeling of bursting of soft tissues in the projection of the third molars;
- mild or moderate aching.
In most cases, when a wisdom tooth is cut, the patient's gums hurt, and there is a slight malaise. Also, the nature of the discomfort and their duration directly depend on how much the wisdom tooth climbs: it can last from several days to several months, with alternating periods of active growth and fading.
One of the most FAQ, which is asked to the dentist - at what age does the wisdom tooth climb. There are no clearly established age limits when the G-8s cut through, since in one person they begin to grow at the age of 17-18, and in another - closer to 30.
Unfortunately, most often a wisdom tooth is cut, accompanied by various unpleasant symptoms:
- With the growth of third molars, the gums can hurt. The nature of the discomfort is aching due to the fact that the bumps press on the soft tissues and the mucous membrane of the gums, thus paving their way.
- If the pain becomes unbearable, strong, and sometimes pulsating, then this indicates the development of an inflammatory process.
- When a wisdom tooth climbs and the gum is swollen above it, this indicates a violation of the process. In such a situation, the first thing to do is to consult a dentist for advice.
- With difficult eruption, hyperthermia sometimes occurs.
- The limited opening of the mouth indicates that the growth of the wisdom tooth is not only accompanied by swelling of the tissues, but also by muscle spasm due to the development of inflammation.
- Partially cut through, the "eight" can long time remain in a position where one of the tubercles protrudes above the gum, and the rest are covered with a mucous hood. This leads to the fact that food particles penetrate under it, leading to pericoronitis.
Why does wisdom tooth pain occur when teething?
The main cause of toothache that occurs in situations where the third molar cannot erupt is its growth through the already formed bone tissue. However, there are other prerequisites that may lead to pathological symptoms growth of the G8.
These include:
- Squeezing and muscle tension due to lack of space in the dentition.
- The development of inflammation when the tooth erupts for a long time, which is often accompanied by the addition of an infection.
- Infection of the root canal of the wisdom tooth, which leads to pulpitis.
- If the gum is swollen and reddened above the wisdom tooth, this often indicates the development of pericoronitis, which causes pain that worsens with eating.
- Sometimes a wisdom tooth climbs not up, but to the side, displacing the adjacent tooth. At the same time, the gum hurts, which can also cause severe pain, in this case, it is necessary to take a picture to determine the further fate of the third molar. If it interferes with the seventh tooth, and also maintains inflammation in the oral cavity, it should be removed.
When a wisdom tooth is cut for a long time and painfully - how to relieve pain as much as possible short term- the main problem that interests a person. Taking medication will only temporarily relieve unpleasant symptoms, but will not eliminate the primary source of discomfort, so you need to contact your dentist for treatment.
The nature of the pain
In the process of growing a wisdom tooth, pain of a different nature may occur, which depends on how the “eight” cuts through:
- The pain can be aching and dull if the tooth advances along the bone and through the gum for a long time, with alternating periods of active growth and fading of the process.
- When a wisdom tooth is cut, there are symptoms of pulpitis, which indicates an infection in the root canal of the third molar. This happens with partial eruption of the tubercles. Remains of food fall under the mucous flap covering the crown of the tooth, and provoke the occurrence. Pathogenic microflora gradually destroys hard tissues and moves to the pulp chamber, where it causes inflammation, accompanied by severe pain.
- Also common cause severe discomfort during the period when the wisdom tooth is cut, becomes pericoronitis. With prolonged inflammation of the mucous flap, it suppurates and ulcerates, which causes strong pulsations in the patient.
Also, the nature of the pain depends on how much the wisdom tooth is cut. With its prolonged appearance, the sensations are aching, weak, not causing a violation of well-being and performance in a person.
The main symptoms of wisdom teeth eruption
A pathologically erupting third molar causes certain symptoms in a person, on the basis of which it can be said that he has a difficult eruption of a wisdom tooth:
- the gum may swell, covering the crown of the "eight";
- often there is a symptom , as swelling of the cheek, which is able to swell due to damage to the mucous membrane by sharp tubercles of the erupting last molar with its dystopia;
- if the mucous hood over the wisdom tooth is swollen, this indicates the development of pericoronitis;
- with the spread of inflammation, difficulties and pain appear when swallowing, which indicates suppuration of soft tissues.
A cutting wisdom tooth, the symptoms of which cause discomfort to the patient, requires an immediate visit to the dentist to identify the cause and prescribe the appropriate treatment.
How to relieve pain
Pain during the eruption of a wisdom tooth is a frequent companion of a person. Cases when the appearance of "eights" proceeds without discomfort can be considered more the exception than the rule. What to do if a wisdom tooth climbs, how to cope with pain and impaired well-being? First of all, seek the advice of a dental surgeon.
The specialist will help determine what caused the pain, tell you how to deal with it. If it is not possible to visit a doctor in the near future, you can take painkillers (Nise, Analgin, Ketorolac, Ibufen). Information on how much to take and in what dosage can be found in the annotation to medicine. But it is important to understand that self-treatment can be harmful, so try to see a dentist as soon as possible - this is what needs to be done.
When a wisdom tooth erupts and there is swelling of the soft tissues around it, the condition can be alleviated with the help of oral baths or rinses. For this, both pharmaceutical preparations (Chlorhexidine, Miramistin) and decoctions from medicinal herbs(infusion of chamomile, eucalyptus, sage, St. John's wort).
What to do when a wisdom tooth is cut?
You can eliminate the unpleasant symptoms of wisdom teeth eruption with the help of medicines or traditional medicine. How to relieve pain, it was said above.
However, it should be understood that such treatment is symptomatic and only removes signs of obstructed growth of the wisdom tooth, therefore, it is required health care. The tactics of treatment depend on the reasons why it hurts to erupt the third molar. With pericoronitis, it is enough to cut or remove the mucous hood, which prevents the normal growth of the wisdom tooth.
If the cause of the pain is the G8 dystopia, then it may need to be removed. Depending on the clinical situation, it is performed on an outpatient or inpatient basis, when the molar is located deep in the gum, and an operation is required to extract it.
If a wisdom tooth cannot erupt, its removal is recommended in the following cases:
- incorrect position in the jaw;
- not enough space for cutting;
- recurrent inflammation of the gums surrounding the third molar.
Removal is also recommended in situations where other treatments are not possible. An important role is played by how many times there was an exacerbation of pericoronitis. With frequent repetitions of the process, the extirpation of the "eight" is recommended.
What Not to Do
Many people believe that if the gum is swollen near the wisdom tooth, then it needs to be warmed up to remove pain and discomfort. Unfortunately, this erroneous delusion leads to the fact that the process only gets worse. The fact is that in the presence of inflammation of soft tissues, heat can act as a provoking factor for suppuration of the gums. Warming up often leads to the fact that the cheek can swell dramatically , therefore, such procedures should not be performed without prior medical supervision.
It is difficult to answer how long you can not seek help from a dentist, because it depends on clinical picture in the oral cavity and individual characteristics of a person. In any case, the sooner you see a doctor, the higher the likelihood of coping with difficult teething of the "eight" without complications.
Useful video about teething wisdom teeth
The wisdom tooth in dentistry is called the figure eight. The laying of eights takes place as early as three years, it is then that their number is determined. But they are formed for a long time, some people may have all 4, but for many, 1-2 eights erupt in a lifetime. At what age and how long does a wisdom tooth grow?
Features of wisdom teeth
Over the course of evolution, the human jaw has shrunk in size as food has become softer and easier to chew. Accordingly, the number of teeth was reduced to 32, which is quite enough for modern food. Some doctors consider eights to be rudiments, but with normal eruption and no complications, they fully perform their functions.
The structure of eights differs from the structure of the rest of the teeth in their root system. It can have up to five roots, more often their number is 2-3. Sometimes they grow together into one massive root. The roots of figure eights are often strongly curved, which interferes with the normal process of their treatment.
Wisdom teeth are considered by some physicians to be rudiments (this is a part of the body that has lost its functional purpose in the course of evolution), but they can play an important role in old age, becoming a support for a bridge. In addition, they can take on most of the load during chewing if the adjacent tooth had to be removed for some reason.
If they are healthy and positioned correctly, they are an excellent addition to the dentition. Unfortunately, often eights cause trouble: they cut through problematic, quickly deteriorate and have to be removed.
When does it start growing?
At what age do wisdom teeth grow? In most people, it begins to erupt at the age of 17-22, but this can happen much later - in 30-40 years. Nature has provided 4 eights for each person, but for some people they do not appear at all. Often only two eights erupt, while an X-ray image shows that the rudiments of the rest are absent.
Their number depends on several factors:
- heredity,
- number of buds
- shape, dimensions, anatomical features jaws.
How long does a wisdom tooth grow? It is interesting that it erupts for a very long time - sometimes for decades, periods of growth are replaced by periods of rest. By the time all the teeth have erupted in the child, the crown part of the eight is just finishing to form. After eruption, its roots continue to form for another three to four years. Not every stage of eruption is accompanied by painful sensations. The most unpleasant moment is the very moment of eruption. This is due to the fact that the figure eight has no predecessors, like all other teeth, so it has to fight its way through the already formed bone. Even if a person has formed all 4 rudiments, this does not guarantee that they will all erupt in their places.
Very often you can find an impacted wisdom tooth in dental practice - this is one that has formed, but has not erupted completely. It is partially or completely closed by the gingival mucosa. Such teeth must be observed for inflammatory processes and location in the oral cavity.
Despite the fact that the impacted eight is under soft tissues, it is able to push adjacent teeth, hurt and increase the risk of a carious process.
When should it be removed?
For there is a list of indications:
- If there are impacted eights - those that are incorrectly located and rest against other teeth.
- It is impossible to properly seal the figure eight due to the structural features of the root system, as well as a snug fit to the adjacent tooth.
- It erupted partially and causes discomfort and inflammation of the gums.
- has a negative effect on trigeminal nerve causing pain at its location.
- Cyst of the lower jaw.
- In the area of \u200b\u200bthe eight, pain periodically occurs when swallowing, worries headache and pain in the muscles of the jaw.
- Incorrect location, resulting in injury to the mucous membrane of the oral cavity.
Complications
The picture shows the rudiments of four wisdom teeth
In most cases, wisdom teeth are long and problematic, causing pain and discomfort. Most often in the process of their occurrence, the following complications occur:
- Often inflammation of the tissues that surround the tooth develops. When it begins to erupt, a tubercle forms above it, which is covered with mucous.
This tubercle is called a hood, which is regularly irritated in the process of chewing food, as a result of which the mucous membrane is injured, then an infection joins. As a result, inflammation of the gums begins, which is called pericoronitis.
The main symptoms of pericoronitis:
- Pain in the area of the wisdom tooth, which gradually increases.
- Pain is often given to the temple, ear, and the throat may hurt.
- Lymph nodes in the neck are often inflamed.
- The temperature may rise, general weakness may occur.
- The gum swells, turns red, hurts when pressed.
- Pus may ooze from the gums.
Pericoronitis is a very unpleasant phenomenon that causes a lot of inconvenience. It often comes to the point that it becomes difficult to speak and open your mouth. At home, it is impossible to cope with the disease, you need to contact a specialist.