Indicators That Your Wisdom Teeth Need To Be Extracted

The human body experiences two stages of growth, where teeth are concerned:

1. The First Stage is characterized by the growth of a set of 20 teeth called the Milk teeth. It is often found in infants and Juveniles. The set of 20 teeth consists of four kinds of teeth: the canine, the incisors, the premolar, and the molar.
2. The Second Stage is characterized by the growth of a set of 32 teeth called the Permanent Teeth. It starts to occur in Adolescents through to Adults. The set of 32 teeth consists of five kinds of teeth: the incisors, the canine, the premolar, the molar, and the 3rd -molar. The first four kinds of teeth grow within the ages 13-19years while the 3rd-molar(Wisdom teeth) grows within the ages 20-27years.

This article highlights the most common signs that indicate you need to have your wisdom teeth extracted. Some of these signs may also signify other underlying dental issues.

The most common signs that indicate your wisdom teeth need to be removed are:

1. Pains in the back of the mouth: This is the most common problem with most dental problems, but it is mostly specific for wisdom teeth. This pain occurs while the wisdom teeth are growing or after it is fully grown, and the pain indicates that the wisdom teeth are not well suited. The pain first occurs occasionally but becomes consistent with time.
2. Swollen Gum: This sign occurs while the wisdom teeth are growing. A flapping gum and swelling can be excruciatingly painful. The flapping gums store food particles and bacteria that can result in infections.
3. Bleeding Gum: If bleeding occurs during or after brushing, the blood is most definitely coming from the back gum. It can be a result of the wisdom teeth present there.
4. Head or Ear Aches: This sign is a symbol of the first sign in this article. The pain results in discomfort in other parts of the body, specifically in a different part of the head.
5. Swollen Jaw: The pain and swelling in the gum results in jaw swelling too.
6. Stiff Jaw: This follows the swollen jaw making jaw movement difficult.
7. Sinus Issues: The abnormal growth of the wisdom teeth leads to the sinus (abnormal cavity or passage caused by the destruction of tissues).
8. Crooked Teeth: During growth, the wisdom teeth displace other teeth resulting in crooked or poor dentition.
9. Bad Breath: Due to the inability to properly clean the mouth resulting from the pain experience. It can result in infection, and a bad breath follows an infected mouth.
10. Eating Difficulty: This is a problem that arises because of the pain and swelling signs.
11. Cavity and Teeth Infection: This results from the inability to clean the mouth properly.
12. Pain on tongue or Cheek: The abnormal teeth growth results in teeth brushing against each other and injuring other mouthparts.
13. Cysts near the wisdom teeth: The swelling in the gum results in blood gathering underneath the gum to form cysts.

What to expect when your wisdom teeth are removed

The wisdom teeth are the last teeth to grow in adulthood and consist of a set of four, two located on the upper jaw and another two on the lower jaw. The teeth perform the same purpose as molars.

Wisdom teeth can be removed, to help avoid the discomfort and deformities that accompany its growth. It is also essential to know what to expect, immediately after the removal of a wisdom tooth. These symptoms are in no way exclusive to wisdom teeth and are similar to symptoms experienced after the removal of any teeth.

The following is a list of 10 of the most common symptoms experienced after removing the wisdom teeth and how to cope while experiencing these signs. The signs are:

1. Pain: this pain is not as painful as that experienced when the wisdom teeth were still present. It follows after the anesthetics gradually fades and the period is different for every individual. It is important to use pain medications to quicken the healing process.
2. Bleeding: this naturally occurs after tooth removal. To prevent this, place a light tissue on the bleeding point and bite down, applying pressure. The bleeding is expected to last for just 30minutes, but if it persists, use a cold tea bag instead of wool and avoid any hot substance for the next 2-3days.
3. Swelling: this accompanies the removal and the pain. It occurs in areas like the eyes, gum, and cheek. Using a cloth, apply ice gently to the skin surface. This helps relieve the pain. Repeat for the next 2days.
4. Eating Difficulty: this is normal after every wisdom teeth removal; it is characterized by stiff jaw and sore throat resulting from swelling post teeth. The swelling and sore throat result in difficulty swallowing and pain when chewing, but it can be alleviated using warm and mildly hot substances. Although it naturally goes away with time too. If you experience breathing difficulty, please visit the hospital.
5. Stiff Jaw: this is normal after wisdom teeth removal. You also experience pains while widely opening your mouth. It can be treated using a similar method to treating eating difficulties.
6. Discoloration: this is normal, and it occurs on the skin outside the extraction area. It is characterized by a yellow, green, or blue color. It goes away within 3days after removal.
7. Fever: it is not common in all post teeth removal cases, and it only lasts for a short period. It is advisable to take the medications issued to you.
8. Lightheadedness: it is a normal side effect of the medications issued.
9. Nausea: if experienced after removal, avoid food for an hour. It can be treated using carbonated beverages, and when nausea subsides, you can take any food.
10. Numbness: this results from the anesthetics but lasts for only 30minutes. It occurs in the lips, tongue, gum, and chin.

Conclusion

All these signs are experienced when the wisdom teeth grow abnormally and result in discomfort. If any of the signs are noticed, please visit the dentist to avoid any dental complications.