Are you experiencing some discomfort in the back of your mouth? Your wisdom teeth may be having an underlying problem. Problems with your wisdom teeth can be painful, disrupting your daily activities and routine. Although some individuals have no issues with their wisdom teeth, Museum District wisdom teeth complications are still common. If you are among those with impacted wisdom teeth, you should know the signs of bothersome teeth to be able to detect the issue early. Below are six common warning signs of impacted wisdom teeth you should know.

1. Jaw Pain

Jaw pain is more likely to occur mainly if you have impacted hard tissue. Wisdom teeth exert pressure on the adjacent teeth, which can cause strong discomfort. Besides, since wisdom teeth are more prevalent to decay, they can easily lead to cavities in the surrounding teeth. These cavities are responsible for pulp infections, destroying the blood nerves and vessels that, in turn, cause pain in the jaw.

2. Teeth Misalignment

Occasionally, the front teeth could be misaligned when your third molars begin to erupt. Insufficient space for the erupting wisdom teeth can cause crowding of other teeth. Besides, the third molar might erupt at an abnormal angle, causing the neighboring teeth to move away. Sometimes you may notice after many years your misalignment was due to wisdom teeth when you already have crooked teeth. Therefore, you should consult your dentist regularly for checkups to avoid this possibility of misalignment.

3. Cavities

Whenever your wisdom teeth erupt in an abnormal direction, they create a gap that makes it easy for debris to accumulate. As a result, bacteria flourish in these areas because it is challenging to clean with regular brushing. If you do not get a professional dental cleaning, cavities can develop in the teeth neighboring the gap. Food particles can also develop partly on the erupted wisdom tooth, increasing the likelihood of cavities in the future.

4. Swelling

Mostly, swelling in the jaw happens if your hard tissue is impacted while swelling in the gums occur if your soft tissue is impacted. Moreover, an impacted tooth can lead to severe infection because of deep decay. You need to seek treatment immediately if you experience swollen jaw, cheeks, or neck inflammation due to infection. Abscessed wisdom teeth can transmit the infection to other areas in the body if untreated.

5. Toothache

Toothache pain is different from other types of pain. You may have an infection if you experience pain that seems like constant throbbing inside your tooth. Sometimes the throbbing can be intense or like a dull ache continually throbbing in your mouth. Therefore, consult your dentist if you notice a throbbing toothache, which may indicate impacted wisdom teeth.

6. Halitosis

Having bad breath can be an early sign of infected impaction. Also, bad breath can show a foul taste in the mouth. Bacteria responsible for causing infections such as pericoronitis drive away sugars in food debris stuck near the wisdom teeth. These bacteria produce sulfur when metabolizing food, giving your breath a bad breath. 

If you suspect your wisdom teeth might be impacted, it is high time you consult your dentist. What will you do if your provider is fully booked? Do not worry because Anna M. Munné, DDS, PA & ASSOCIATES in Museum District, Houston, Texas, has you covered. At the center, Dr. Munné and her team are dedicated to addressing your dental problems with their state-of-the-art technology. Call the office or request an online appointment today to get started.