Inflammation caused by wisdom teeth

Growing wisdom teeth is a very common thing and is familiar to most people, but some people will never grow wisdom teeth in their lifetime. Generally, wisdom teeth that grow after the age of sixteen are not all healthy, and they may even cause more inflammation. Therefore, if wisdom teeth affect oral health, it is best to remove them. Since the growth of wisdom teeth is relatively special, it is better to choose a small clinic for removal. It is still more reliable to have a professional dental hospital.

It is understood that wisdom teeth are the teeth closest to the throat in the mouth. If all of them grow out, there will be a total of 4 teeth, two in the upper and lower jaws. They usually grow out at the age of 16 or later. Compared with the deciduous teeth that grow out in infancy and the permanent teeth that are replaced during childhood, wisdom teeth usually grow when the human mind has matured, hence the name. Relevant surveys show that the eruption rate of wisdom teeth in people aged 16 to 25 in my country is 54%, and among the erupted wisdom teeth, impaction and dislocation account for about 44%, of which the incidence in the mandible is about 2.5 times that in the maxillary.

For some people, growing wisdom teeth is very painful, their gums become inflamed and swollen, and even half of their face may swell. Why do wisdom teeth become inflamed? During the process of human evolution, the jaw has gradually become shorter. In addition, the food people eat nowadays is more refined, and the oral cavity is gradually becoming smaller. However, the number of teeth did not decrease. The first 28 teeth that grew out took over the alveolar bone, leaving insufficient space for the wisdom teeth that came later, so they were pushed aside. Therefore, most wisdom teeth are tilted when they erupt, which is medically called impacted.

Because wisdom teeth erupt in a poor position, the teeth may be partially or completely covered by the gums. In addition, they are located at the innermost part of the mouth, making them difficult to clean when brushing the teeth. Food can easily get stuck in the teeth, and bacteria can breed and cause inflammation. Chewing, swallowing, and opening the mouth will cause increased pain, and may even lead to other dental infections. In the middle and late stages of pericoronitis, symptoms include bad breath, thick tongue coating, and pus discharge around wisdom teeth. Severe cases may be accompanied by fever, headache, constipation, and may even affect the tonsils.

The rate of wisdom tooth inflammation is higher during pregnancy. There are two types of people who need to have their wisdom teeth removed. One is women who are preparing to become pregnant. In case the wisdom teeth become inflamed during pregnancy, the risk of treatment is relatively high. The other is people who are preparing to have orthodontic treatment. Removing wisdom teeth can leave enough space for healthy teeth.

Li Yankui reminded that wisdom teeth are very prone to inflammation after pregnancy because of the changes in endocrine hormones during pregnancy, especially in the late pregnancy, when the fetus grows and develops rapidly, which can easily cause anemia in pregnant women and relatively malnutrition, which can easily cause pericoronitis. It is best to have a full physical examination before pregnancy, treat dental diseases in a timely manner, and remove impacted wisdom teeth as soon as possible, especially wisdom teeth that are repeatedly inflamed. If you develop oral diseases during pregnancy, you should go to a regular hospital for examination as soon as possible to avoid affecting your own health and the growth and development of the fetus. Assess risks before extraction and maintain oral cavity after extraction

Although many people know the harm of wisdom teeth and why they must be removed, they are reluctant to seek medical treatment for this tooth because they are afraid of the pain. A dentist at Jimo People's Hospital explained that there is no need to worry about the pain of tooth extraction, and that the pain will recur if the tooth is not extracted. Taking X-rays before extraction to determine the specific direction and position of the wisdom tooth and perform a resistance analysis can help minimize the risk. Generally speaking, as long as adequate preparation and evaluation are done before the operation, it can be done if the patient's general condition permits. Of course, it is best for women to avoid the menstrual period; patients with hypertension should take antihypertensive drugs to control blood pressure, and inform the doctor of their history of hypertension before tooth extraction. Patients with a history of diabetes should take antibiotics to prevent infection before tooth extraction. Patients with high blood sugar should not have tooth extraction. Other patients, such as those suffering from systemic diseases such as heart disease, blood disease, and female patients who are pregnant or menstruating, should explain clearly to their doctors.

Finally, experts also remind everyone not to rinse your mouth or brush your teeth on the day of tooth extraction, and be sure to eat breakfast or lunch before tooth extraction. Because during the anesthesia and tooth extraction process, if blood sugar is too low, it is easy to cause fainting. After the extraction of complex wisdom teeth, there will usually be swelling, pain, difficulty opening the mouth, and pain when swallowing. The longer the extraction time, the greater the possibility of cheek swelling. Take oral anti-inflammatory drugs and the swelling will generally subside within 3 to 5 days. It is best not to smoke or drink within a week and avoid irritating the wound.