What to do when wisdom teeth hurt

The problem of wisdom tooth pain can be said to be a problem that affects many people in life, so it is very important to improve and solve it reasonably. First of all, you should pay attention to drinking more water and getting enough rest and sleep. If it is really necessary, it is recommended to remove the wisdom tooth.

1. Take an X-ray of all your teeth or wisdom teeth: Know yourself and your enemy, and you will never be defeated! If you find that you have wisdom tooth pain, you can go to the hospital to do an X-ray of the wisdom tooth to see the impacted wisdom tooth. First, you will have a general idea in your mind, and second, you can keep the photos and seek opinions from multiple doctors on whether to extract the tooth in the future. You can also seek help from professional doctors online. In addition, taking a full dental photo is also necessary for orthodontic treatment.

2. Oral hygiene: Pay attention to oral hygiene. Try not to eat foods that easily get stuck in between teeth, especially high-protein foods that need to be chewed by molars. Such foods can easily breed bacteria in the mouth or between teeth, causing inflammation. Eat more easily digestible, nutritious foods. Rinse your mouth with mouthwash or light salt water after meals, clean your teeth with dental floss before going to bed, and a water flosser is also a good choice.

3. Improve immunity: ensure adequate sleep, drink plenty of water, and exercise appropriately. Wisdom teeth can cause inflammation and even swelling, so providing immunity is the key. If necessary, consult a doctor and take anti-inflammatory drugs to relieve symptoms and pain.

4. Remove with caution: Generally speaking, if you do the above points with regard to your teeth and mouth, you basically do not need to remove your wisdom teeth. Removing wisdom teeth will not relieve pain, and it may even be risky and may cause pulpitis. There have even been cases of death from wisdom tooth extraction. Of course, in very rare cases of impacted wisdom teeth, they should be removed based on the doctor's correct advice. In addition, wisdom teeth also need to be removed for orthodontic treatment.

5. Adjust your mood and relax: It is best not to have wisdom teeth grow, as pain is inevitable if they do grow. All we can do is adjust our mood and relax. You can do gymnastics, Tai Chi, listen to music, listen to stories, etc. to divert your attention and relieve pain. Try to avoid using painkillers, or follow your doctor's advice.