My wisdom teeth are coming out and my gums hurt like a...?
Okay I think my top wisdom teeth are coming out and my gums are swollen and hurt like a mofo. What should i do? I mean if i go to the dentist it's not like they can pull them out cause they're not even out yet and i dun want them crack open my gums or sumthin lol I'm currently chewing food with my front side teeth.
Is 15 too young for wisdom teeth to be coming in?
I'm 15 and i've been having a lot of pain in the back of my mouth. My gums are really sore and swollen and it's like they're sticking out (like my wisdom teeth are growing in sideways). It's even pretty painful to eat on that side of my mouth & I've also noticed that my bottom teeth are more crowded. Everything i've read said that they come in between 17-25 but is it possible that they're coming in now? Or do you know anything else that could be causing these symptoms?
I think my wisdom teeth are coming in?
I have all my wisdom teeth and never got them pulled. However, I had braces when I was younger and they pulled 4 other teeth to make room for my wisdom teeth to come in so I wouldn't need them pulled. Have you had braces? You may have enough room in your mouth so you wouldn't have them extracted. As for the pain, you may have some headaches (normal) but the pain will subside the more they come in.
I'm 14 and the back of my jaw is sore. Is it my wisdom teeth? If so, how long does the pain last?
If the back of your jaw is sore for longer than a week, you need to be examined.It is a bit early for your wisdom teeth to come out at 14 years old, but it is certainly possible. If you wisdom teeth are indeed coming out, it might take years for them to fully develop. It all depends on how much room there is in the back of your mouth, and how your other teeth are positionedWisdom teeth hurt when they are trying to come out. As they move, the gum tissue over the tooth gets swollen and the opposing tooth starts biting on it that tissue, since it is high above the tooth attempting to come out, and will be in the way. The more pressure the opposing tooth puts on the gum, the more pain it will cause. Also when it comes out half-way there will still be gum tissue over a part of it, and sometimes food and bacteria can get under it and get it infected. In most cases you need to see a dentist as soon as possible to get you out of pain. Depending on the root cause of the problem, the treatment could range from a simple bite adjustment via orthodontics or extraction. You can learn more about treatments and various conditions of the gums and bone on our website New York Cosmetic Dentists or you can visit Rank My Dentist to research the knowledge base.
I am 31 and have my wisdom teeth growing. Why is it growing now for me and it's very painful?
The third molars are usually formed and erupted by the age of 18, give or take a year or so. The timing depends on the growth and development of the individual. If the teeth are not in at that time they are either congenitally missing or impacted. There are various classes of impactions. The ones you are concerned with are soft tissue impactions and partial bony impactions.Soft tissue impactions are fully erupted teeth but partially covered with gum tissue. This is because the dental arch is longer than the space available for the teeth. The tissues in the back of the mouth rise with the jaw bone leaving the back of the tooth covered with soft tissue.[1]Partial bony impactions are teeth that come in at an angle and get caught behind the second molar. They cannot achieve full eruption. If the tooth structure is open to the mouth, the gum will cover a significant portion of the exposed structure.[2]In both cases, it is the gum partially covers the tooth. Food debris may become caught underneath the flap of gum and/or plaque may form on on the exposed tooth structure. This forms a localized low grade infection in the gum around the tooth structure. It is called pericoronitis or inflammation around the crown.Pericoronitis feels just like an erupting tooth. The flap of skin is soar and the tooth underneath the gum tissue may poke up into the swollen gum tissue. This is the pain you experience. It may come and go periodically or may develop a more general infection. The treatment is to remove the tooth.Footnotes[1] Tooth Extraction[2] Treatment : Third Molars / Wisdom Teeth
My cheek and gums are sore near a wisdom tooth growing in, is it infected?
My lower right wisdom tooth grew like halfway in a couple months ago, and then the pain went away and it seemed perfectly fine and in place. But a few days ago it came through a tiny bit more, but this time my gums behind it and my cheek got really sore. My cheek was swollen and getting in the way so I kept accidentally biting it. It's been 2 days now and my tooth doesn't hurt whatsoever, but my cheek still does. Is that normal? The gums don't really hurt anymore, but my cheek still looks weird on the inside back there. Is it because of the tooth or from biting on it? Will I have to get my wisdom tooth extracted?
What should do if my wisdom tooth is breaking through gum?
I recommend you visit with your dentist and have an evaluation of your wisdom teeth (3rd molars) done. Commonly, a panoramic x-ray will be taken that helps in evaluating how many wisdom teeth you have and in what locations, how developed the teeth are, how much available space for these growing teeth do you have, and what the trajectory or direction they are erupting in.Erupting wisdom teeth can be quite painful. Now you know why babies are so fussy when they are teething! An anti-inflammatory like Ibuprofen can be very helpful. Keeping the area clean is going to be extremely important. It may be tender to brush, but don't avoid cleaning the area. Swishing after meals is important as well. Don't let food sit in the growing space between your erupting tooth and the gums. If the spot is getting red, hot, swollen, and painful don't delay in seeing your dentist. Those are hallmark signs of infection and ignoring them leads to bad things.Good luck to you!
Why are my gums growing over a wisdom tooth?
Operculum, in dentistry, means a gum flap over any partially erupted tooth, particularly the third molar (wisdom tooth). This flap can get crushed between the tooth and the opposite tooth in the other jaw while chewing. The tissue of the operculum and the surrounding region of the gum can become tender and inflamed.An immediate effect of the tender operculum will be that some patients may cut down on food intake to avoid the pain. The patient experiences pain every time he or she chews over that tooth. Another possibility is the accumulation of food particles around the operculum. In due course, this can give rise to harmful bacteria, which have the potential to cause Operculitis or Pericoronitis.If allowed to remain unattended, Operculitis can cause excessive pain in the jaw. Swelling may spread to the cheek next to the region. It is also possible that bacterial activity will cause a bad odor in the mouth, resulting in unexplained loss of appetite on the part of the affected person. If not attended to properly, it can result in gum and tooth disease.The third molars are most commonly effected with Pericoronitis due to posterior location, difficulty to clean during brushing, and the fact that they erupt only in late teens.Treatment in attained viaOral Hygiene Measures – The best response is firstly, to ensure good oral hygiene. Some people may even try to avoid chewing on that side of the gum to avoid pain. It is possible that in due course operculum is torn off by itself.Saline Gargles – These help in reduction of inflammation around the impacted toothMedications – Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs are also prescribed to the patient, to reduce pain and inflammation.Removal of Impacted Tooth – Just as wisdom comes slowly, the wisdom tooth has a slow rate of eruption, and the process may take too long to remain bearable. The offending un-erupted tooth must be eliminated. Many people try to pull the operculum off by themselves. This is not at all advisable. It may cause more pain than it will relieve, and may cause dental health problems later. In such cases the recommended treatment is operculectomy, a surgical removal of the flap by a qualified dental practitioner, followed by removal of the impacted tooth.