IMPACTED WISDOM TEETH

Impacted wisdom teeth are the third and final set of molars that don't have enough space to emerge or develop normally.

Impacted wisdom teeth may cause no apparent or immediate problems. But because they're hard to clean, they may be more vulnerable to tooth decay and gum disease than other teeth are. Impacted wisdom teeth that cause pain or other dental complications are usually removed.

Wisdom teeth usually emerge sometime between the ages of 17 and 25.

Symptoms:

Impacted wisdom teeth don't always cause symptoms. However, when an impacted wisdom tooth becomes infected, damages other teeth or causes other dental problems, you may experience some of these signs or symptoms:

·         Red or swollen gums

·         Tender or bleeding gums

·         Jaw pain

·         Swelling around the jaw

·         Bad breath

·         An unpleasant taste in your mouth

·         Difficulty opening your mouth

Complications:

Impacted wisdom teeth can cause several problems in the mouth:

Damage to other teeth. If the wisdom tooth pushes against the second molar, it may damage the second molar or increase the risk of infection in that area. This pressure can also cause problems with crowding of the other teeth or require orthodontic treatment to straighten other teeth.

Impacted wisdom teeth gives pressure on the adjacent tooth results in resorption of the adjacent tooth root.

Decay. Partially impacted wisdom teeth appear to be at higher risk of tooth decay (caries) than other teeth. This probably occurs because wisdom teeth are harder to clean and because food and bacteria get easily trapped between the gum and a partially erupted tooth. Because of impacted tooth, adjacent tooth may get decayed in most cases.

Gum disease. The difficulty cleaning impacted, partially erupted wisdom teeth increases the risk of developing a painful, inflammatory gum condition called pericoronitis in that area.

Cysts. The wisdom tooth develops in a sac within the jawbone. The sac can fill with fluid, forming a cyst that can damage the jawbone, teeth and nerves. Rarely, a tumor — usually noncancerous (benign) — develops. This complication may require removal of tissue and bone.

Prevention:

Regular six-month dental appointments for cleaning and checkups enables your dentist to monitor the growth and emergence of your wisdom teeth. Regularly updated dental X-rays may indicate impacted wisdom teeth before any symptoms develop.

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Pain in teeth

TOOTHACHE

A Toothache is any pain or soreness within or around a tooth.

   In most instances, toothaches are caused by teeth or jaw problems, such as 

DENTAL CAVITY

        dental caries, 
        a cracked tooth, 
        an exposed tooth root, 
        broken tooth or jaw,
        mouth ulcers,
        periapical infection (around root),
        disease of the jaw joint (temporo- mandibular joint), or spasms of the muscles used for chewing. 

TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT

TMJ PAIN

Types of toothache:

• mild
• moderate
• severe
• dull
• sharp

The pain may be aggravated by chewing or by having cold or heat foods.

Oral examination, which includes dental X-rays, can help to determine the cause, and whether the toothache is coming from a tooth or jaw problem.

ORAL EXAMINATION

DENTAL X-RAYS

Dealing with toothache:

• Analgesics when taken orally, can reduce pain until a dentist examine the teeth.
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• Rinse the mouth with salt water.
• Use dental floss or water flosser to remove any food between teeth.
• Limit too hot or cold foods that aggrevate pain.

Conclusion:

• No toothache will heal on its own. A toothache needs to be treated as soon as possible.

• If toothache caused by a tooth infection the dentist may recommend antibiotic therapy and other treatments, like root canal treatment or extraction.
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• To prevent tooth decay, maintain good oral hygiene.Dentists carryout sealants and fluoride applications for preventing tooth decay. 

Make sure to fix an appointment with your dentist as soon as possible if you are having a toothache.

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