The teeth of wisdom grow last, but begin to deteriorate first. Most of the problems associated with the growth of these molars are explained by the inferior development of the human jaws. The extreme teeth simply do not have enough space, so they begin to grow in the wrong direction or inside the gums. In this case, a person begins to torment severe pain, giving in the temples, throat and even the back of the head.
Many people persistently suffer discomfort, postponing a visit to the dentist, but this is by no means possible, since ignoring the problem is fraught with serious complications. Let's see: what to do if a wisdom tooth hurts, and what symptoms should alert you?
Growth Features
Oddly enough, but the process of tooth development in all people is absolutely identical. Their formation begins in the period of intrauterine development. Wisdom teeth are the most extreme molars on each side of the jaw. They are also called "eights" because they are the eighth in a row from the middle of the dentition.
Wisdom teeth are formed much later than others. First, they develop inside the gums, this process lasts until puberty. Then they remain within the gums for several years, and after the patient reaches the age of sixteen they are "selected" out.
During eruption, the tooth root is not yet fully formed, it develops for another 3-4 years. The G8 becomes a full-fledged tooth by about 25 years.
True, in some people they do not initially form, but, according to doctors, it is rather a deviation from the norm, which is extremely rare.
How are the "eights" different from other teeth? There are several key features:
- Eights are not milky: during growth, they pierce bone tissue. This is why wisdom teeth hurt.
- They can have 5 roots, so removing them is a complete dental operation.
- After removing the eights, the temperature rises and fever appears. This indicates the special role of wisdom teeth. Because of their removal, the patient experiences more stress than when pulling out other teeth.
- Go out only in adulthood - in the interval from 16 to 40 years.
- They grow quite a long time. So much time does not develop any other tooth. It is formed over 20 years in the gum and the same amount can erupt. The growth of a wisdom tooth occurs periodically.
Usually the development of the "eights" is accompanied by problems. With normal growth of the wisdom tooth, no pathologies appear, but disturbances are possible with improper development of the molar.
Causes of problems
Why does the wisdom tooth erupt? The reason lies in the internal pathologies and the size of the jaw. The most common diseases that lead to impaired molar growth:
- unbalanced nutrition;
- inflammatory processes in the body;
- dysbiosis;
- a narrow jaw, lack of space - this is normal for all modern people;
- an uncomfortable situation for full cleaning - this is where caries often develops;
- calcium deficiency, which entails the fragility of teeth.
In adults, most often there are latent inflammations and dysbiosis, which become the causes of complications at the time of the eruption of the G8.
How does a wisdom tooth climb?
A wisdom tooth grows, often provoking pain and inflammation. Very rarely, this process proceeds unnoticed, without bringing discomfort.
In addition, pathological teething leads to the development of complications and entails inflammation of the tissues nearby. Everyone says that the wisdom tooth hurts, but in fact the pain covers the gums and jaw.
The soreness accompanying the eruption of the molar is a sign of the inflammatory process. Usually people complain about:
- swelling of the face;
- severe pain syndrome;
- redness in the cheekbones;
- fever.
Inflammation can affect neighboring tissues and organs. That is why a person may experience a sore throat, head, and ears. In addition, submandibular lymph nodes can become inflamed. This is how a wisdom tooth climbs.
Gum and root inflammation always provokes pain. A person experiences pain at the moment when the wisdom tooth grows, and when it is just beginning to erupt.
Related problems
How does a wisdom tooth climb? Most often, this process occurs incorrectly, which leads to the appearance of pain and inflammation:
- Retined figure eight - a crown that did not cut through. In some cases, it remains in the gum for several years and does not cause discomfort. And sometimes, on the contrary, it puts pressure on neighboring tissues and leads to the development of the inflammatory process. In other words, retination is normal and pathological. The cause of the pathology is the incorrect formation of teeth during the period of intrauterine development, endocrine diseases and dental problems.
- The slope of the developing tooth. Dentists distinguish several types of pathology: medial tilt - towards the adjacent tooth, distal - in the direction of the oral cavity, buccal and lingual. The most painful are the buccal and medial inclinations. In the latter case, the molar exerts pressure on the adjacent tooth and shifts the entire dentition. With a buccal tilt, the cheek is damaged.
- Tissue inflammation, or pericoronitis of the wisdom tooth. It is formed with prolonged damage and pressure of a developing molar. Against the background of difficult teething, a “hood” appears on the gum, which covers the figure of eight. Bacteria and food particles penetrate this fold, which provoke the development of inflammation - the pericoronaritis of the wisdom tooth. Gradually aching severe pain, redness, swelling.
- Trigeminal neuralgia. In some cases, the figure eight affects one of the branches of the facial nerve. In this case, severe pain occurs that spreads over the whole face: it seems to the patient that his head, ears or even throat are sore, but in fact the wisdom tooth is to blame.
The age and time of eruption is determined by genetic characteristics, and how many “eights” erupted in a person depends on the way of life and state of health. To prevent problems in adulthood, a child needs to be given solid foods every day, such as carrots, apples or cabbage.
What to do?
There are only two ways to treat a wisdom tooth:
- conservative therapy - reduction of pain, relief of inflammation, elimination of swelling and pain;
- surgical removal - the complete pulling out of the "eight" along with the root.
When choosing the appropriate treatment method, consult your dentist to determine the causes of pain. Do you need wisdom teeth? There really is no need for these molars, but the decision to remove the teeth is made individually in each case. If the tooth grows vertically, then soreness can be completely eliminated by conservative methods. But if the G8 has sidestepped, then surgical intervention is unlikely to be dispensed with.
Let's continue. To make an accurate diagnosis, an x-ray of that part of the jaw on which the gum is inflamed is necessary. The picture will show how the tooth is placed inside the gums, how much it has deviated to the side. It is the x-ray that makes it possible to decide whether to remove the "eight" or treat it in another way.
When removal is required
Surgical intervention is required in such situations:
- the tooth is tilted;
- the molar exerts pressure on adjacent teeth and organs of the oral cavity;
- there is purulent inflammation;
- a cyst was found on the roots;
- roots cannot be reached due to the nature of their placement;
- the presence of carious cavities;
- the development of sinusitis due to inflammation of the upper teeth.
Sometimes removing a wisdom tooth is not necessary:
- In the absence of adjacent teeth. In such a situation, the removal of the "eight" will lead to the fact that a person simply will not have any chewing crowns. As a result, the patient will require expensive implantation or prosthetics.
- The presence of a healthy root in the figure eight. Even with the tip destroyed, a healthy root can be a good basis for the prosthesis.
- The molar is positioned so that it can be cured.
How is the removal
Those who decided on this procedure will probably be interested to know how it goes. In fact, there is nothing to worry about.
- The first step is a comprehensive examination: an x-ray or visiogram is done, the presence of other diseases is determined. The doctor needs all the information about your state of health - it’s possible that you have diseases that affect blood coagulation or the speed of wound healing. Any detail is very important.
- Removing the G8 begins with anesthesia.
- The dentist with the help of special devices pushes the gum, slightly rotates the molar and removes it.
- If the tooth is destroyed and only the root needs to be removed, several incisions are made in the gum, which are then sutured.
- After surgery, the hole is delayed for approximately 2 weeks. Desna heals within 3-4 months.
What to do if a wisdom tooth hurts
How to get rid of discomfort? If a wisdom tooth grows and a gum aches, you should immediately consult a dentist. Believe me, this is the best you can do. Tolerate pain before a visit to the doctor is not worth it. To eliminate acute pain, you can take a painkiller or rinse your mouth every few hours.
For rinsing, you can use:
- Soda solution. Dissolve a teaspoon of salt and soda in a glass of warm water, rinse every hour or two.
- Pharmacy antiseptic. Perfectly copes with pain when teething wisdom solution "Eludril", "Miramistin" and "Chlorhexidine." These drugs are sold in all pharmacies.
- Decoctions of sage, oak bark or chamomile. 4 tablespoons of the selected collection pour a liter of boiling water, let the product brew for an hour, strain and rinse your mouth every hour.
- Propolis alcohol solution. In a glass of water, take 10-15 drops of tincture.
These simple and affordable tools do a good job of edema, have a bactericidal effect. In addition, herbal tinctures and decoctions have an astringent effect and prevent suppuration in the oral cavity.
Painkillers
If a wisdom tooth grows and a gum aches, it is reasonable to resort to the help of a first-aid kit - in it you will surely find suitable remedies. True, do not forget that these drugs only temporarily stop the symptoms, and do not completely solve the problem. So to postpone the trip to the dentist is still not worth it:
- Analgesics of systemic action. You can take the pill "Analgin", "Ketanova", "Etorikoksiba", "Nurofen" and their analogues. The analgesic effect of these funds will last for two hours. In some cases, analgesics are powerless, but it is impossible to increase the recommended dosage.
- Anti-inflammatory medications. Effective drugs are selected depending on how the wisdom tooth climbs. So, if your body temperature has increased and your fever has begun, it is advisable to take an anti-inflammatory drug, for example, Paracetamol, Ibuprofen or Diclofenac. They have an analgesic effect and lower the temperature.
- Local gels and ointments. You can use tools that have a wound healing and antibacterial effect. For example, they well eliminate soreness when teething "Metrogil Dent", "Kamistad", "Holisal". After applying such funds to the gum, sensitivity for 2-3 hours completely disappears. Instead of gels and ointments, you can also use the Angilex painkiller spray.
Attention! You can not take antibiotics without the recommendation of a specialist.
Alternative remedies
Folk recipes effectively cope with problems with the growth of wisdom teeth. These funds are especially relevant for pregnant women who are forbidden to take any medications.
- Decoction of turnips. Pour 3 tablespoons of grated vegetable with two glasses of water and place on a stove. Simmer for 15 minutes, cool and rinse your mouth several times a day.
- Decoction of pine branches and cones. Boil the components for 15 minutes. Use chilled infusion to rinse your mouth.
- Onion peel. Another remedy that has an excellent analgesic effect. To prepare the medicine, fill the husk with 5 onions with a liter of hot water. Allow the product to infuse for an hour, then use it to rinse.
Likely Consequences
Those who do not go to the dentist on time are at risk of unpleasant complications. A wisdom tooth during its growth can lead to a number of complications.
- The neglected form of pericoronitis and abnormal growth of the G8 can lead to deformation of the entire dentition and malocclusion.
- Puffiness can be so strong that everything that happens inside the oral cavity is reflected on the face - sometimes a person cannot open his mouth. Many patients complain of pain in the area of the submandibular lymph nodes.
- Any inflammatory process has the ability to actively progress. Over time, pus and a bacterial infection fall under the gums and affect the deep tissues. This process is fraught with sepsis, the consequences of which can be unpredictable. Not even a fatal outcome is possible.
In the high-risk zone are people with weakened immunity, depleted of various diseases. In such cases, you cannot postpone a visit to the dentist, since possible complications are much worse than simply removing a wisdom tooth.