

{"id":8334,"date":"2021-01-14T15:38:35","date_gmt":"2021-01-14T15:38:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/?p=8334"},"modified":"2022-07-26T12:55:31","modified_gmt":"2022-07-26T12:55:31","slug":"wisdom-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/wisdom-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Concerned About Wisdom Teeth Removal Or Pain? Here\u2019s Our Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"meta\"><div class=\"meta__users\"><\/div><div class=\"meta__date-modified\">Updated:&nbsp;<span>July 26, 2022<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/umanoide-KeVKEs1_RDU-unsplash-2-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"wisdom teeth\" class=\"wp-image-8335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/umanoide-KeVKEs1_RDU-unsplash-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/umanoide-KeVKEs1_RDU-unsplash-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/umanoide-KeVKEs1_RDU-unsplash-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/umanoide-KeVKEs1_RDU-unsplash-2-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/umanoide-KeVKEs1_RDU-unsplash-2-1080x810.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/umanoide-KeVKEs1_RDU-unsplash-2-980x735.jpg 980w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/umanoide-KeVKEs1_RDU-unsplash-2-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/umanoide-KeVKEs1_RDU-unsplash-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>To many people, wisdom teeth are a mystery even though most people have them. The main reason is that they emerge from late teens to early twenties and the majority don\u2019t get to use them because they often get extracted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wisdom teeth are the last set of teeth to come through, they grow at the back of the gums; they come in each corner of the jaws amounting to four.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we are going to look at everything that there is about <strong>wisdom teeth from their removal to pain<\/strong> and answer all the burning questions you may have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_33_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contenus<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1'><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/wisdom-teeth\/#Why_are_wisdom_teeth_removed\" title=\"Why are wisdom teeth removed?\">Why are wisdom teeth removed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/wisdom-teeth\/#Wisdom_tooth_pain\" title=\"Wisdom tooth pain\">Wisdom tooth pain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/wisdom-teeth\/#Pain_from_infection\" title=\"Pain from infection\">Pain from infection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/wisdom-teeth\/#Pain_from_an_impacted_wisdom_tooth\" title=\"Pain from an impacted wisdom tooth\">Pain from an impacted wisdom tooth<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/wisdom-teeth\/#Wisdom_teeth_extraction\" title=\"Wisdom teeth extraction\">Wisdom teeth extraction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/wisdom-teeth\/#Wisdom_teeth_removal_recovery\" title=\"Wisdom teeth removal recovery\">Wisdom teeth removal recovery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/wisdom-teeth\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_wisdom_teeth_removed\"><\/span>Why are wisdom teeth removed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Wisdom teeth have their purpose and most times if they are not causing any dental complications, it is better to leave them in place. Below are common wisdom teeth problems <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/wisdom-tooth-removal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">that result in their removal<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tooth decay.<\/strong> This is damage caused to a tooth by the conversion of sugars into acid by dental plaque. Wisdom teeth decay causes toothache and sensitivity that may be too much to bear, resulting in the removal of these teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Gum infection or disease.<\/strong> Gum disease or infection is a very common condition whereby the gums become infected, swollen or sore. It is caused by the build-up of plaque on the teeth, thus affecting your teeth whether wisdom teeth or pre-molars, causing them to be removed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Impacted wisdom tooth.<\/strong> An impacted wisdom tooth is one that hasn\u2019t fully broken out of the surface of the gum or one that is not perfectly positioned on the jaws causing dental complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cysts and benign growths.<\/strong> Though it rarely occurs, some wisdom teeth do not cut through the gum causing a fluid-filled swelling called a cyst. This can cause the extraction of your wisdom teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Abscess.<\/strong> This is a collection of pus, mostly caused by a bacterial infection. After an abscess develops in your wisdom teeth it is very painful and the best option for your dental health is to remove your wisdom teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wisdom_tooth_pain\"><\/span>Wisdom tooth pain<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For any teeth to emerge through the surface of the gum it comes with a price and that is pain. This is not any different for wisdom teeth and it pains, though it is nothing to concern yourself with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The signs of wisdom teeth growing are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Swelling of the gum<\/li><li>Mild pain in the area<\/li><li>Slight jaw pain<\/li><li>Pressure in the affected area<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be difficult to differentiate whether the pain you are feeling is from the above symptoms or it is an underlying oral health problem. If the pain persists, you should visit a dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pain_from_infection\"><\/span>Pain from infection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Wisdom teeth easily decay because they are positioned far back, which makes it difficult to properly clean them. Decay tends to develop and is painful, if untreated, it can lead to more serious dental problems or even an abscess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pain_from_an_impacted_wisdom_tooth\"><\/span>Pain from an impacted wisdom tooth<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Impaction is the most <strong>common problem that occurs with wisdom teeth<\/strong>. This is due to a lack of space. When a tooth is not properly located, it ends up being aligned diagonally or horizontally. Also, an impacted tooth presses hard against the next tooth, causing the other tooth to shift position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two types of impaction namely:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Fully impacted teeth.<\/strong> These wisdom teeth are fully covered by gum tissues.<\/li><li><strong>Partially erupted teeth.<\/strong> These wisdom teeth have broken through the gum but have not fully emerged. It leads to the occurrence of infection, decay or gum disease because the opening allows bacteria to access the tooth.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These are some of the<strong> symptoms of an impacted tooth:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Gum swelling or pain<\/li><li>Stiffness of the jaw<\/li><li>Jaw pain<\/li><li>Pain in the rear teeth<\/li><li>Sensitivity or pain around the erupting tooth<\/li><li>Headaches<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Why Do Wisdom Teeth Suck?\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oCiwgBUNvzQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wisdom_teeth_extraction\"><\/span>Wisdom teeth extraction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Wisdom teeth removal<\/strong> is similar to any other teeth removal and it can be performed by a dentist, while the more complicated cases can be performed by a specialist surgeon. The teeth extraction process is intimidating and a scary one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on whether it is a partially erupted tooth or an impacted tooth will determine the means through which the dentist will extract the tooth, before removing the patient is sedated with an anaesthetic and within a few minutes the tooth will be out and this <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/8mk8I3tTod8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">video<\/a> illustrates the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wisdom_teeth_removal_recovery\"><\/span>Wisdom teeth removal recovery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Full recovery usually takes between a few days and weeks, to deal with the mild pain after extraction. Paracetamol and ibuprofen will help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are tips that will help to <strong>limit discomfort and aid in recovery:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Avoid smoking or drinking alcohol<\/li><li>Eat only soft foods<\/li><li>Stay elevated<\/li><li>Gauze up<\/li><li>Avoid strenuous activity or putting pressure on the affected area<\/li><li>Complete the antibiotics prescribed to you<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Wisdom teeth are not meant for everyone since to others they are not necessarily because of the pain they cause. In case you experience any <strong>painful wisdom toothache<\/strong>, it is best to visit your dentist to have it checked. Tooth extraction has come a long way because it is a pain-free process and it is worth maintaining your dental health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1658839965469\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Why do we have wisdom teeth?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>To fill up teeth numbers to 32 teeth, they usually appear between 17 to 25 years for most people while in others they emerge in their 30s or 40s.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1658839970995\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Do wisdom teeth always cause problems?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No. Enough space in your jaws will make them perfectly located, though you might experience slight discomfort as they emerge.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1658839978581\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Are wisdom teeth difficult to take out?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>This depends on the position and the shape of the roots.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1658839998165\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Do wisdom teeth hurt?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes. It is very normal to experience some pain as they emerge and there are <strong>tips to help with the pain<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1658840007110\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What to expect after a wisdom tooth is taken out?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Usually, some swelling and discomfort are common experiences after tooth extraction. It is key to follow the <strong>dentist\u2019s advice and it will help with the recovery<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"article-data before-content\"><div class=\"article-data__date\"><div class=\"article-data__date-modified\"><time class=\"published\" datetime=\"2021-01-14T15:38:35+00:00\">This article was originally published on&nbsp;<span class=\"2\">January 14, 2021<\/span>&nbsp;and was most recently updated on&nbsp;<span>July 26, 2022<\/span><\/time><br><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"user-info\"><\/div><!--copyscapeskip--><div class=\"medical_references\"><div class=\"medical_references__heading\"><span>Medical Sources<\/span><\/div><div class=\"medical_references__list\"><p><strong>Premier Dental Centre<\/strong>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premierdentalcenter.com\/6-tips-your-wisdom-teeth-recovery-guide\/\">Your wisdom teeth recovery guide<\/a>. Consulted 26 July 2022.<br \/>\n<strong>WebMD<\/strong>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/oral-health\/ss\/slideshow-wisdom-teeth\">What you should know about wisdom teeth<\/a>. Consulted 26 July 2022.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><!--\/copyscapeskip-->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Updated:&nbsp;July 26, 2022 To many people, wisdom teeth are a mystery even though most people have them. The main reason is that they emerge from late teens to early twenties and the majority don\u2019t get to use them because they often get extracted. 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