Wisdom teeth, or third molars (the back part of the mouth) erupt the latest, usually in the teenage years or early twenties. This is a normal part of oral development. A person, usually, has four wisdom teeth – two upper jaw and the two lower jaws. Some wisdom teeth erupt without problems, but sometimes they are problematic, which may make it necessary to extract them or perform some other treatment.

Problems associated with wisdom teeth

Sometimes wisdom teeth grow in sideways or crowd the adjacent teeth or gums, which is called impaction. Impaction can cause pain, infection, decay of the neighboring tooth, or inflammation of the gums (pericoronitis).

Crowded wisdom teeth often cause cheek irritation, sores, or chewing problems. Wisdom tooth extraction is necessary if:

- There is not enough space in the oral cavity for the tooth to erupt properly;

- You have pain, infection, or damage to neighboring teeth.

Signs of gum infection that can be caused by a wisdom tooth:

- Redness or inflammation of the gums near the wisdom tooth; 

- Swelling of the face; 

- Pain and sensitivity; 

- Pus from the gums; 

- Swollen lymph nodes under the jaw;

- Difficulty opening your mouth or swallowing; 

- Fever; 

- Unpleasant odor in the oral cavity;

Wisdom teeth extraction

In the case of wisdom tooth extraction, local anesthesia is often sufficient. If the tooth is deeply embedded in the gum or is difficult to extract, general anesthesia may be required. After extraction, the wound may be stitched to ensure proper healing.

One-possible complication is alveolar osteitis, where the wound does not heal properly, causing severe pain and a bad odor. This is more common among smokers or people with poor wound healing. This complication is treatable.

Why is early wisdom tooth extraction important?

The longer you delay the extraction, the greater the risk of complications and damage to neighboring teeth. During the teenage years, the roots of wisdom teeth are still forming, so their extraction is easier and the healing process is faster than in adulthood, when the roots are fully formed and the procedure may cause complications.

Why iCare Dental clinic?

iCare Dental clinic offers wisdom tooth treatment to the highest quality standards:

• Professional and trusted doctors;
• European quality materials: We use only reliable, certified materials.
• Modern equipment: CAD/CAM technology ensures precise and aesthetic results.
• Personalized approach: We develop an individual treatment plan for each patient.
• Free consultation: You can book a free consultation with us and discuss the details of the procedure with our specialist.  

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