Most of the time,
there are no noticeable signs that your wisdom teeth need to be extracted.
Rather it’s your dentist who decides that your wisdom teeth may cause future
health problems.
When you visit your
dentist, he or she will take an X-ray of your teeth to look for possible signs
of decay and check how your wisdom teeth are developing. If a wisdom tooth is
misaligned or is only partially erupted through the gums, it may need to be extracted.
A misaligned tooth could crowd or damage adjacent teeth. Partial eruption,
meanwhile, leaves your mouth vulnerable to infection and tooth decay.
If you haven’t had an
X-ray in a while, it’s probably time to schedule an appointment. The most common sympton is pain/swelling, swollen gum, pain/ulcers and moving teeth. Other signs
that your wisdom teeth are not growing in properly include:
· If you’re concerned
about your wisdom teeth, make an appointment with us today to receive
an X-ray and develop an appropriate treatment plan.
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