[Health Column] 🦷 Wisdom Tooth Pain: Does Enduring It Lead to Illness? A Complete Guide to Extraction Criteria

 

hello! Lee Hyun-seop, Chief Director of Seoul Centum Dental Clinic no see.

 

There are so many people who suffer from throbbing and swollen gums when their wisdom teeth start to come in, aren't there?

 

"It'll be fine in a few days," "I'll just have to take painkillers and hang in there" Most people endure the pain, saying...

 

However, wisdom tooth pain may simply be a fleeting pain, but It could be an 'inflammation signal' sent by my body. 

 

Today, I will clearly explain why wisdom tooth pain occurs and in which cases extraction is absolutely necessary! ✨

 

 

 

 

 

1. Why on earth does wisdom tooth pain occur?

The cause is a wisdom tooth that failed to properly settle due to insufficient jaw space!

 

Wisdom teeth are the last molars to erupt, usually in the late teens or early twenties.

 

The biggest problem is The fact that there is insufficient space in our jaw for wisdom teeth to erupt properly It is. 😥

 

 

Since it came out late after the other teeth had already taken their place, Situations where it protrudes obliquely, lies on its side, or is completely buried (impacted) within the gums This occurs.

 

During this process, the surrounding gums and teeth are continuously irritated, causing pain.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Should I go to the dentist right now for my wisdom tooth? ?

🦷 If the symptoms below recur, never dismiss them as mere discomfort!

 

If you neglect wisdom tooth pain Causing cavities in the front molars or reducing concentration, etc. It can ruin your daily life.

 

Check out the following list! ✔️

 

🔸 The gums swell and subside periodically.

 

🔸 I feel a tingling sensation or pain when chewing food.

 

🔸 My breath seems to have gotten worse than before.

 

🔸 Food keeps getting stuck in the wisdom tooth area and won't come out.

 

🔸  It is difficult to carry on with daily life without taking painkillers.

 

 

3. When is wisdom tooth extraction absolutely necessary?

🦷 We don't extract all wisdom teeth, but extraction is recommended in these cases!

 

Just because you come to the dental clinic, we do not tell you to have it extracted unconditionally.

 

but Situations where tooth extraction is necessary for oral health This definitely exists. 👨‍⚕️

 

 

 

🔸 When tooth extraction should be considered - When a wisdom tooth is lying sideways and pushing against an adjacent tooth - When swelling is severe due to recurrent inflammation - When cavities develop in the wisdom tooth itself or adjacent teeth - When future problems are anticipated due to the complexity of the ambush situation

On the other hand, if the wisdom teeth have grown in straight and nicely and are well-maintained, Regular observation alone is sufficient You can do it.

 

The important thing is knowing your own condition accurately, right?

 

 

 

4. Sudden pain, what first aid can be done at home?

You can put out the immediate fire, but please remember that it is only a temporary fix!

 

If your pain suddenly worsens at night or on weekends when it is difficult to visit the dentist, the following methods may be helpful. 📌

 

✅ Cold compress: Please apply a cold compress to the swollen area.

 

✅ Pain relievers and anti-inflammatory drugs: Please take over-the-counter medicines available at pharmacies.

 

✅ Mouthwash/Waterpik: Please remove food particles from crevices using antibacterial mouthwash or a waterpik.

 

✅ Soft food: Please avoid irritating the painful area.

 

 

 

⚠️ Be careful!

Cold compresses or taking medication only temporarily delay the pain.

 

If the cause is not resolved, it can spread into more serious inflammation, so you must get a check-up!

 

FAQ

Q1. Does wisdom tooth pain go away if I just endure it? ? 

A1. It may subside temporarily, but due to its location, it is difficult to manage, so there is a very high probability that bacteria will multiply again and inflammation will recur.

 

 

Q2. Do I need to have an impacted wisdom tooth extracted even if it doesn't hurt?

 

A2. Even if it does not hurt now, extraction is sometimes recommended as a preventive measure if there is a possibility of damaging the roots of the front teeth or forming cysts.

 

 

 

conclusion

✨ Wisdom tooth pain is primarily caused by a lack of space in the jaw and inflammation (pericoronitis).

 

✨ Recurring swelling, pus, severe bad breath This could be a sign of tooth extraction.

 

✨ Rather than extraction Check your 'current condition' through a precise dental check-up Doing it is the priority.

 

 

 

 

Wisdom tooth pain won't be resolved by enduring it.

Don't endure pain that disrupts your daily routine any longer; consult a specialist! 🦷✨

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Seoul Centum Dental Clinic

Chief Director Lee Hyun-seop

 

Specialist in Integrated Dentistry

Graduated from Korea University

Master of Dentistry, Kyung Hee University College of Dentistry

Regular member of the Korean Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Implantology

Regular member of the Korean Endodontic Society

Regular member of the Korean Academy of Integrated Dentistry

Member of the American Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry (AACD)

Member of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID)

Full member of the International Congress of Implantologists (ICOI)

 

Experience in placing over 17,000 implants

Possesses extensive overseas experience visiting over 10 countries

Experience with numerous complex implant cases

 

 

 

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