Recognizing and Understanding Impacted Wisdom Teeth
An impacted tooth is generally a tooth that wasn't able to erupt in someone's mouth and is locked or blocked in the jaw. Generally, a tooth is impacted due to insufficient room in the mouth for the tooth to erupt in a normal position.
What are the symptoms of impacted wisdom teeth?
Generally, impacted wisdom teeth do not have symptoms, but when they do, they can cause pain, swelling, bleeding, headaches, neck pain, and swelling of the glands.
What happens if an impacted wisdom tooth is left untreated?
If an impacted wisdom tooth is left untreated, generally, it does not cause problems. However, if it does, it can affect general health by causing swelling, bleeding, fever, headaches, jaw locks, and an overall feeling of unwellness.
What is the difference between a fully and partially impacted wisdom tooth?
The difference between a fully impacted wisdom tooth and a partially impacted wisdom tooth is that the partially impacted wisdom tooth has somehow erupted, with a portion of it above the gum, whereas the fully impacted one is completely buried in the bone and covered with the gum.
How are impacted wisdom teeth diagnosed?
Impacted wisdom teeth are normally diagnosed by taking radiographs. This way, you can identify the impacted wisdom teeth.
What are the treatment options for impacted wisdom teeth?
Generally, the treatment option for impacted wisdom teeth is to have them removed from the jaw. The cost varies from office to office and also depends on the complexity of the procedure. Insurance companies cover different percentages for the procedures for removing impacted wisdom teeth.
What can one expect after removal of wisdom teeth?
Generally, after the removal of wisdom teeth, the patient can experience discomfort in the area where the tooth was removed, some swelling, some locking of the jaw, and difficulty opening the mouth properly. There can also be general swelling of the gums.
Are horizontally impacted wisdom teeth harder to remove?
Generally, horizontally impacted wisdom teeth are harder to remove because they have no way of erupting in the mouth. For that, it requires someone who is a specialist to remove these teeth.
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