2 Tell Tale Signs That Your Wisdom Teeth Are Impacted

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Pediatric Dental Associates in Ridgewood is a pediatric dentist Midland Park services company. We also offer orthodontist services and have special training for how to care for younger patients.

Deep in the depths of your mouth, where most likely no one besides maybe yourself and your dentist have seen, there is a group of teeth. These teeth are not the same as the other teeth. Some say that with their emergence comes a newly found knowledge of the world. Those who say that don’t know what they’re talking about. Because in reality, for the most part, they are nothing more than a burden. We’re referring, of course, to your wisdom teeth. The third molars of the mouth that for so many people crowd the mouth and cause anywhere from uncomfortable to excruciating amounts of pain.

Impacted wisdom teeth can cause more than just discomfort. They can also cause gum disease and disrupt the development of the rest of the teeth in your mouth. They can even cause people to be more susceptible to tooth decay. But the more you know, the better off you’ll be. Such is the case with wisdom teeth as much as it is with anything. That’s why we’re here to inform you on all of the most common signs that your wisdom teeth are impacted, so that you can address the issue sooner rather than later.

An Achey Jaw

Impacted teeth hurt. A lot. And they don’t just hurt back of the mouth where the teeth are located either. They hurt they entire jaw. Impacted wisdom teeth can cause a shooting pain that spreads all throughout the jaw and sometimes even to the skull, giving the patient a splitting headache. A good indicator that your headaches are the result of your wisdom teeth is if the pain worsens when you bite. Another flag to look out for is the swelling of the jaw. If you or a peer notices your cheeks getting puffy, that means it’s time to schedule an appointment for pediatric dentist Midland Park services.

Bloody Gums

Everything in the body is connected. So when one thing goes wrong, the dominos start to fall. If you start having problems with your wisdom teeth, it leads to problems with the other teeth, which leads to problems with the gums. If your gums start bleeding and suddenly become sore, it may be the result of your wisdom teeth pushing the rest of your teeth out of place. Granted, gingivitis can result from a variety of other issues as well. If you take poor care of your teeth, do not brush regularly, and consume large quantities of sugar every day, then your wisdom teeth may have nothing to do with it. That’s why bloody gums should only be a partial indicator when coupled with something else like jaw pain.

Are you sensing some issues with your wisdom teeth? Are you a parent who suspects that your child might be suffering from impacted wisdom teeth? Want to learn more about our pediatric dentist Midland Park services? Give Pediatric Dental Associates in Ridgewood a call today at (201) 652-7020.

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