Wise Up: Signs You Need Your Wisdom Teeth Removed

WISE UP SIGNS YOU NEED YOUR WISDOM TEETH REMOVED SYMPTOMS YOU MAY NOTICE Jaw pain or stiffness Pain near the wisdom teeth Swollen gums around the wisdom teeth Gum disease towards the back of the mouth WHAT YOUR DENTIST LOOKS FOR X-RAYS SHOWING: O Misalignment Decay Not enough jaw space O Partial eruption REASONS TO HAVE YOUA WISDOM TEETH REMOVED SPACING Most people only have room in their mouths for 28 teeth Many people don't have the jaw space for 4 additional teeth If you don't have room for wisdom teeth, they may become impacted Partially erupted wisdom teeth may cause infection CHRONIC PAIN Food and bacteria can get trapped around the eruption site Removing wisdom teeth can help prevent further infection CROOKED TEETH Even if your wisdom teeth come in fully, they could come in sideways This can cause your other teeth to shift over time Misaligned wisdom teeth can also damage neighboring teeth CYSTS The sac next to the tooth can fill with fluid This damages the bone and roots of the teeth Left untreated, they could require more serious surgery to fix PROVIDED BY COMFORTDENTAL 24/7 EMERGENCY SERVICES WWW.COMFORTDENTALSANJOSE.COM SOURCES: http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/wisdom-teeth http://www.ehow.com/about_5120402 sign3-wisdom-teeth-need-removal.html http://www.crestprohealth.com/dental-hygiene-topics/wisdom-teeth/wisdom-teeth-pulled.aspx