A wisdom tooth begins to erupt either at the end of the teenage period, or after 20 years. At this time, the person experiences a sensation of pain, which can become unbearable. Therefore, you should not resist visiting a dentist - consult him at the first pain symptoms. An experienced specialist will conduct an inspection and talk about what needs to be done in the future. This will help to avoid complications and identify abnormalities in tooth growth.
Tooth begins to erupt
As you know, wisdom teeth appear the latest. Usually, they are located at the end of the dentition, and therefore are called "eights" among doctors. The fact that a wisdom tooth is growing hurts and causes a lot of inconvenience is explained by its disadvantageous position. By the time of the appearance, all the free space is already occupied by other teeth, in addition, the formation of bone tissue is completed. This leads to fever, as well as severe pain.
First aid in case the wisdom tooth hurts, what you need to remember well: rinse with a solution prepared from half a glass of water and tincture of calendula (1 teaspoon).
Complications of the appearance of an atypical wisdom tooth
If the wisdom tooth hurts, the doctor will tell you what to do after the examination. Probably, pain is associated with the occurrence of complications such as:
1) the wisdom tooth is affected by caries,
2) caries struck the adjacent teeth,
3) a wisdom tooth displaces or injures nearby teeth,
4) there is a development of pericoronaritis.
Even if the wisdom tooth is in place, it can be slightly covered with gum, forming the so-called “hood”. In the case when the wisdom tooth grows, the gum covering it hurts, be sure to consult a doctor, since pus is easily formed under the hood, various inflammatory processes occur due to the large number of bacteria that actively multiply in a beneficial environment. Therefore, if a wisdom tooth hurts - "What if it is caries?" - do not ask a question, but rather run to the dentist. In most cases, the development of caries cannot be prevented, even with extremely thorough brushing.
What to do with pain?
In cases where the wisdom tooth hurts, what to do you do not know, follow these recommendations:
1) consult your dentist,
2) do not warm the sore spot,
3) rinse.
When the doctor knows - the patient’s wisdom tooth hurts, “What should I do?” - there should be an answer - “Treat”. A competent specialist by all means will try to solve the problem with inflammation, since removal is an extreme case. But nevertheless, if removal is necessary, do not be afraid, as modern anesthesia can stop the occurrence of any pain.
Complications
Cases when the wisdom tooth after removal hurts are not excluded. This is the first sign of the onset of complications, among which are most often found:
- a dry hole (the absence of a blood clot necessary for the healing process in the hole of the extracted tooth),
- paresthesia (damage to the jaw nerve when removing the molar).
If the wisdom tooth hurts after removal, then the requirements for oral care have probably not been met:
- skip brushing your teeth, do it the next day,
- do not eat for two hours,
- refuse a hot bath,
- Do not heat the area from which the tooth was removed.
Doctors confirm that it is necessary to remove wisdom teeth as early as possible. Otherwise, their roots grow stronger and the process will be more complicated. Before removal, it is necessary to cure tooth decay and other diseases, if any. In addition, the doctor should direct the patient to an x-ray of the wisdom tooth in order to know exactly the position of the tooth itself and the roots.
If you experience pain, which is accompanied by a teething wisdom tooth , do not delay the visit to the dentist. Otherwise, the pain can become unbearable, and the treatment will be delayed for a long time.