Young children are always happy when they see their baby teeth come out to pave the way for permanent teeth. However, the experience takes a different turn for teenagers and young adults. The eruption of wisdom teeth, typically occurring between the ages of 17 and 21, often brings discomfort and oral issues due to inadequate space in the jawbone for these latecomers.

The Hope Dental Care Centre in Kanata, Ontario, offers safe and gentle removal of impacted wisdom teeth to relieve pain and optimize oral health. If you have trouble with your wisdom teeth, please schedule an appointment today with Drs. Alireza Farkhondeh (Dr. Far) and Gang Wang.

Impacted wisdom teeth symptoms

As mentioned, wisdom teeth or third molars erupt when other teeth have grown, so there isn’t usually enough room for healthy eruption. As a result, your wisdom tooth may remain trapped in the gums (impacted), erupting at odd angles, which creates pressure on the adjacent oral structures.  

While only a dentist can identify an impacted wisdom tooth through dental imaging, pay attention to the signs below and notify your dentist.

• Oral pain: When the wisdom teeth remain trapped in the gums, this creates pressure, causing pain. Wisdom teeth cause a dull ache in the back jaw, but this can grow and turn into recurrent, noticeable pain
• Repeated gum infections: When wisdom teeth erupt partially, this can leave the gums vulnerable to active infections. Even with a minor protrusion, food may be trapped there, making it hard to remove with brushing and flossing
• Gum swelling/irritation: When the area behind the molars becomes swollen, it could be a sign of impacted teeth. As the wisdom teeth push through the gums, the gingival tissues on top of the wisdom tooth may appear red or dark pink
• Referred pain: Wisdom teeth can put pressure on the nerves, causing pain in the ears, head, eyes, and other parts
• Pressure on other teeth: As the wisdom teeth fight for space in the jaw, they can push the existing teeth and cause a pressure sensation on the jaw and teeth. You may also notice slight movement of other teeth

Wisdom teeth extraction near me

When your wisdom teeth start coming in, they may compromise your oral health and comfort. Notify your dentist immediately if you notice signs of troublesome wisdom teeth to address the situation before other health complications emerge. 

Kanata Dentistry offers gentle yet effective third molar extractions—call (343) 803-6333 to schedule an appointment with The Hope Dental Care Centre.

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