Wisdom Teeth Extraction Bridgeman Downs | Zen Dental Studio Brisbane

Impacted wisdom teeth are more prone to disease, tooth decay, cysts, and other dental problems. Get your wisdom teeth removed with the help of expert dentists. What are wisdom teeth? Wisdom teeth or third molars are the last teeth in the very back of your mouth. They generally start to come through or erupt during late teenage years to early adulthood. Some people may not have all 4 wisdom teeth, or may have none at all. What is an impacted wisdom tooth? If there is not enough space in the mouth, wisdom teeth may start growing at an angle instead of coming through upright. If a wisdom tooth gets stuck under your gum or doesn’t have enough room to break through the gum, it’s considered “impacted.” Impacted wisdom teeth are more prone to disease, tooth decay, cysts and other dental problems. When do I need to get my wisdom teeth removed? Wisdom teeth removal are often indicated when there is a problem or they may be removed prophylactically if there is concern that it may lead to potential problems. Sometimes, monitoring and observing wisdom teeth positioning may be all that is required. What are the symptoms of an impacted wisdom tooth? Not all people with impacted wisdom teeth will have any noticeable problems. Others however may experience obvious symptoms. Impacted wisdom teeth may erupt partly through the gum and a small portion of tooth may be seen in the gum tissue. This is known as a partially impacted wisdom tooth. Due to the position, food can become trapped between the gums or the adjacent teeth, making cleaning more difficult, and leading to decay. When the tooth presses on the surrounding teeth and gums, it can cause pressure pain in the area.