The emergence of wisdom tooth is common in adults’ age. However, the wisdom tooth may not appear at all in some patients. For those who suffer from pain, they need to know the symptoms and solutions. In this blog post, we will talk about the facts and symptoms of wisdom teeth.

What are wisdom teeth?

 In dentistry terms, wisdom teeth mean “third molars”. They are at the back of the tooth row. Generally, these teeth, which come out in people’s twenties, often come out partially or remain embedded in the jawbone due to various reasons such as space restriction in the jaw, deviation in the riding position, or bone density in the relevant area.

What are the symptoms of wisdom teeth?

Wisdom teeth may emerge without causing any pain or complications. It is related to the patient’s jaw structure.

Here are the main symptoms of wisdom teeth:

• Swollen lymph nodes.
• Pain in the jaw and ear.
• Bad breath.
• Teeth aches.
• Headache.
• Sensitivity in the gums is a common symptom.

How to relieve wisdom tooth pain?

There are some remedies you can apply for wisdom teeth pain, up to your appointment with your dentist for tooth extraction. These methods aim to relieve pain. Your dentist will tell you which solution will be better for you as a result of comprehensive examinations.

• You can apply an ice pack.
• A mixture of warm water and one tablespoon of salt can relieve the pain.
• Essential oils such as clove and vanilla can alleviate the pain. (You can use 2-3 drops of essential oil to a cotton piece and put it on the wisdom teeth for a couple of minutes.)

Is it possible to attenuate wisdom teeth pain?

The pain of the wisdom teeth will disappear after the surgery. You should use the medicines recommended by your dentist.

How long does wisdom teeth pain last?

After extraction surgery, the pain should be gone in 2-3 days. You may experience discomfort for up to 7 days.

How can I sleep with a toothache?

It is a challenge to sleep while you are feeling toothache. Especially if the pain comes from wisdom teeth. With the right treatments, you can relieve the pain. You should use medicines only if your dentist recommends them to you. But here are the methods you can use when the pain does not make you sleep:

• You can try using a mouthwash to rinse your mouth. It also helps to reduce germs and bacteria.
• You can keep your head in an upright position.
• You can apply an ice pack on your face.

Wisdom Teeth Surgery

Your dentist can remove your wisdom teeth surgically. For wisdom teeth control, it is crucial to consult a dentist. You can reach Kings Dental Clinic via phone or fill the form on our website.

During the surgery, after applying local anesthesia, the tooth is extracted. After the extraction, the area is stitched. Stitches are removed after about 1 week. If wisdom teeth do not damage the mouth and jaw structure, no treatment is required.

Having a tooth extracted appears to be a painful and scary experience. However, thanks to local anesthesia, the patient will not feel anything. But when the anesthesia wears off, it is normal and temporary to feel discomfort.

When should I see a dentist for wisdom teeth pain?

If the pain due to the wisdom tooth remains for up to 2 days, you should see a dentist. Be careful about the symptoms such as swelling or pain in the gums. These symptoms are a warning to treat your wisdom tooth.

If you are feeling pain and discomfort, you can consult Kings Dental Clinic for your wisdom teeth extraction.