The majority of people do not experience issues with their wisdom teeth before having them removed. This is in part has a lot to do with the fact that wisdom teeth are most often removed as a precautionary measure to prevent future dental issues. However, once in a while someone has the unpleasant experience of having impacted wisdom teeth. So, what exactly are impacted wisdom teeth? They’re about as pleasant as they sound. If you do not have your wisdom teeth removed before they begin to come in, there is a chance that you will not have enough room in your mouth for the extra canines. When this happens and your wisdom teeth begin to come in anyway, they will not come in straight. Instead they will begin to break through the gum at a crooked or sideways angle.This can not only cause extreme pain but it can also cause your other teeth to shift, which is never a good thing.
Symptoms of impacted wisdom teeth include pain, swelling around the jaw, headaches, TMJ, unpleasant breath and a general bad taste in your mouth despite proper oral care.
The best course of action when it comes to wisdom teeth is have them removed before they ever become a problem. However, if you are already experiencing signs of impacted wisdom teeth it is important you see a dentist as soon as possible.
The Purcellville dentist, Sean Grady DDS is more than capable to help you remove those pesky wisdom teeth and alleviate your pain all at once. Call the office of aesthetic dentistry today and schedule an appointment!