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The Impact of an Impacted Tooth
Posted on September 8, 2019 at 1:44 AM |
The Impact of an Impacted Tooth
A tooth is considered impacted when it only partially grows through
the gums. This can happen because another tooth blocks it, or it grows
in crookedly. The third molar typically erupts from age 17 to 21 and is
the last tooth to appear, which is why it's the most likely tooth to
become impacted - there's usually no room left for it.
Although an impacted tooth does not always lead to pain or discomfort,
the impaction can cause other problems. A partially erupted tooth can
create an opening in the gum where food and other particles can
accumulate, leading to gum infection. Impacted teeth can also develop
tooth decay, and they can also push on adjacent teeth, causing all your
teeth to shift.
For these reasons, it's usually recommended to have wisdom teeth
extracted before the age of 21. The younger you are the better (and
faster) the surrounding tissue and bone will heal. That doesn't mean you
should ignore the symptoms if you're over 21, though.
No matter what age you are, if an impacted tooth is causing you pain,
soreness, sensitivity or inflammation, come in for a visit. Better to
get treatment than unnecessarily endure pain and discomfort!
Persistent pain or an infection usually means the tooth will need to
be removed. Sometimes this can be done right in the office. Otherwise,
we can give you a referral to a recommended oral surgeon.
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Categories: Oral Surgery
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