Wisdom teeth can cause different symptoms depending on their position and development. Some people experience no symptoms, while others notice discomfort or inflammation.
Possible signs include:
- Pain or tenderness at the back of the mouth
- Swelling or redness around the gum
- Difficulty cleaning around the tooth
- Food becoming trapped near the tooth
- Discomfort when chewing
- Difficulty opening the mouth
- An unpleasant taste or persistent bad breath
- Swelling around the jaw
These symptoms can have several causes, so your dentist needs to assess the area to determine what may be contributing to them.
Your dentist in Bayswater can assess your teeth and gums and determine whether further treatment is appropriate.
Significant facial swelling or difficulty breathing or swallowing requires urgent medical attention.
How Does My Dentist Check My Wisdom Teeth?
Your dentist examines your mouth, asks about your symptoms and checks your wisdom teeth and surrounding gums. Where clinically appropriate, they may recommend x-rays or other imaging to assess wisdom teeth beneath the gum or within the jaw.
Your dentist uses these findings to discuss your options for wisdom tooth extraction in Bayswater. Depending on your circumstances, they may recommend monitoring your wisdom teeth or discuss treatment if they identify a concern.
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