Wisdom teeth often cause discomfort and pain due to the narrow jaw space, leading to uneven and asymmetrical teeth growth with the other teeth. Among them, impacted wisdom teeth are a common condition that causes a lot of pain and requires timely intervention to avoid dangerous complications.
Classification of impacted wisdom teeth
Impacted wisdom teeth arise from insufficient space in the jaw or develop in the wrong position, leading to the teeth not being able to grow evenly as usual. There are many types of impacted wisdom teeth as follows:…
Impacted wisdom teeth
The occurrence of impacted wisdom teeth near tooth number 7 is a common phenomenon. The main cause is that the wisdom tooth grows tilted forward, pushing against the adjacent molar (tooth number 7) at an angle of about 45 degrees.
When observed closely, we will see that this wisdom tooth grows above the gum and hits tooth number 7, causing pressure and causing tooth number 7 to be displaced.
Vertical Impacted Wisdom Teeth
Vertical impacted wisdom teeth occur when the tooth grows straight but is too large to erupt, causing pain and discomfort.
In some cases, the wisdom tooth grows straight but the gap between the 7th and 8th teeth is too wide, causing food to get stuck, causing bad breath, gingivitis, periodontitis and tooth decay.
Wisdom teeth that grow straight rarely need to be extracted because most of them will grow normally without causing problems. Only when the tooth does not grow properly, creating pressure on the adjacent teeth or the bone at the back of the mouth, will the dentist recommend tooth extraction.
Impacted wisdom teeth that tilt back
Impacted wisdom teeth that tilt back (also known as impacted lower wisdom teeth) often occur when the lower wisdom teeth grow.
The cause of this condition is due to insufficient space for the teeth to grow, causing them to push into the gums and grow in the wrong direction, causing impacted teeth.
In this case, doctors recommend early tooth extraction to avoid serious complications later such as infection, pain, swelling of the gums, discharge, pus and affecting tooth number 7.
Horizontal impacted wisdom teeth
Horizontal impacted wisdom teeth are when the teeth grow horizontally, creating a 90-degree angle with tooth number 7
In most cases, the teeth will grow under the jawbone so they cannot be seen from the outside, they can only be seen through a full-mouth X-ray. As the teeth grow longer, they will hit the adjacent teeth. If this condition persists, it can cause dangerous problems such as bacteria entering, causing inflammation of the follicle and damaging tooth number 7.
Wisdom teeth growing in the oral mucosa
Wisdom teeth are stuck under the oral mucosa due to the gum covering the wisdom tooth. Gum covering the wisdom tooth occurs when part of the gum presses on it, preventing the tooth from fully growing, causing inflammation and possibly leading to gum covering.
Wisdom teeth growing in the jawbone
Wisdom teeth growing horizontally in the jawbone is when the wisdom teeth grow but are covered by the jawbone, not easily detected. Wisdom teeth growing crookedly or growing in the wrong position are often accompanied by swollen gums, swollen gums, pain and a feeling of stiffness in the jaw.
Causes of wisdom teeth growing crookedly
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Wisdom teeth growing crookedly can be caused by many reasons:
Because wisdom teeth are the last teeth to grow in the jaw, at about 16 years of age or older. At that time, the teeth have grown enough so the wisdom teeth no longer have room to grow straight up, forced to grow in another direction.
Wisdom teeth grow when the jaw structure is stable, the jaw has no more space for wisdom teeth, causing them to grow in the bone in the direction they are most likely to grow, causing the teeth to grow crookedly, growing hidden
In adulthood, the gums are thick and firm on the jaw bone, making it difficult for wisdom teeth to grow. This not only slows down the time of tooth growth but also affects the direction of tooth growth because the gums are too firm, the teeth have to find a way to grow, causing the teeth to grow in the wrong position.
Wisdom teeth grow crookedly due to blockage or develop in an abnormal position, leading to the tooth growing in the wrong position.
Complications of wisdom teeth growing crookedly
When wisdom teeth grow in the wrong position, grow deep inside or grow crookedly, it can lead to many complicated problems, affecting the health of your teeth, specifically:..
Cause local inflammation of the tooth root
When wisdom teeth grow under the gum, part of the tooth is hidden and cannot grow. This condition causes swelling, redness, inflammation of the gums, swelling of the cheek area or even pus. This makes chewing difficult, mouth pain and can cause fever for a few days.
Impact on tooth number 7
The impacted wisdom teeth will affect the adjacent tooth number 7, creating a gap between the two teeth, causing food to get stuck. This makes oral hygiene more difficult, creating conditions for bacteria to grow and cause tooth decay. If not treated promptly, you may face the risk of losing tooth number 7 and affecting chewing function.
Displacement of other teeth
Impacted, misaligned wisdom teeth can cause crowding and affect the position of other teeth, changing the natural beauty of the smile.
Impacted wisdom teeth can create problems for existing teeth. There is currently no scientific evidence to prove the role of wisdom teeth in teeth. Therefore, when there are signs of wisdom teeth growing, you should visit and get advice from a specialist to avoid potential problems later.
Cause bad breath
When wisdom teeth begin to grow, they can cause pain and gum inflammation, which makes oral hygiene more difficult. This creates favorable conditions for bacteria to grow along with leftover food particles. This is the cause of bad breath.
Causes tooth decay
Misaligned tooth number 7 creates conditions for bacteria to grow and increases the risk of tooth decay. Tooth decay often occurs initially in wisdom teeth or molars number 7, and can then spread to other teeth.
How to remove impacted wisdom teeth? Effective treatment methods
Although impacted wisdom teeth cause a lot of trouble, many patients are worried when thinking about wisdom tooth extraction, mainly because they are afraid of pain and do not understand the procedure. But with the advancement of modern medicine, the process of removing impacted wisdom teeth has become simpler, safer and less painful.
Let’s learn more about the process of examining and removing impacted wisdom teeth with BIK International Dental Clinic:…
Examination and consultation
When the wisdom teeth grow impacted, the doctor will conduct a comprehensive examination of oral health, take an X-ray of the entire jaw, check the position and characteristics of the wisdom teeth as well as the surrounding teeth. In the case of impacted wisdom teeth causing inflammation or infection, treatment of the infection will be prioritized before performing wisdom tooth extraction surgery.
Health check-up test
To ensure the safety of wisdom tooth extraction surgery, the patient will be required to perform basic tests such as blood pressure measurement, blood clotting test, blood test, etc. If you detect any problems related to blood, cardiovascular, diabetes, etc., you need to notify the doctor immediately to avoid wisdom tooth extraction surgery.
The patient will be instructed on oral hygiene and the area of the tooth to be extracted will be disinfected before surgery. Then, the anesthesia process begins to reduce pain, in which the patient is still awake but does not feel pain, and the tooth extraction process takes place quickly with the help of specialized tools. After completing the surgery, the doctor will suture the wound and control bleeding
The process of stopping bleeding with cotton usually lasts about 30 minutes, after which the patient is applied cold to reduce pain and swelling. After that, the patient can go home and follow the doctor’s instructions on care and diet. After about 1 – 2 weeks, the wound from the tooth extraction will heal and the patient can eat and drink normally.
Therefore, when you have a problem with impacted wisdom teeth causing pain and possibly health complications, you should go to the doctor and get advice on timely treatment. Do not hesitate when feeling pain lasting for many days. If you have any other questions, please contact BIK International Dental Clinic via hotline 19008015 for detailed advice.
