What kind of problems can wisdom teeth cause?
As wisdom teeth struggle to find room to grow in a crowded mouth, these teeth may grow in sideways, partially emerge, or even remain trapped under the gums. When wisdom teeth are partially or completely trapped in the gum, they are called impacted. While wisdom teeth can cause obvious issues such as misaligned and crowded teeth, impacted wisdom teeth may cause many unseen and serious problems, such as jaw and nerve damage. Whether your wisdom teeth have come in or not, they may be causing problems that could include: • Misalignment of jaw and teeth • Tooth decay from trapped bacteria and food • Infections • Pain, stiffness and swelling • Gum disease • Jawbone damage • Nerve damage • Cysts and tumors in the jaw Early evaluation and removal of wisdom teeth is the best way to resolve and prevent problems associated with wisdom teeth. Call to make an appointment for a personal consultation with Dr. Stein today to have your wisdom teeth evaluated.
