{"id":101,"date":"2024-12-09T18:38:01","date_gmt":"2024-12-09T18:38:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eliteoralsurgeryassociates.com\/blog\/?p=101"},"modified":"2024-12-10T18:43:04","modified_gmt":"2024-12-10T18:43:04","slug":"do-i-have-an-impacted-wisdom-tooth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eliteoralsurgeryassociates.com\/blog\/2024\/12\/09\/do-i-have-an-impacted-wisdom-tooth\/","title":{"rendered":"Troubled Teeth: Do I Have an Impacted Wisdom Tooth?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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During our late teenage years, our wisdom teeth begin to emerge. However, these teeth rarely arrive without causing issues, and often, patients experience what\u2019s known as impacted wisdom teeth. Continue reading to learn more about this issue and a few of the signs you should look for, so that you know when to quickly call your dentist for assistance!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Does It Mean When a Wisdom Tooth Is Impacted?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Technically speaking, any tooth can become impacted \u2013 but this issue usually affects the wisdom teeth, or third molars, since most people don\u2019t have enough room for them inside their mouths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An impacted wisdom tooth occurs when the skin, soft tissue, or bone in the jaw covers most of the physical tooth. The tooth can slightly come through the gums, though it\u2019s not unusual for it to pop up one day and then submerge the very next day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The movement of an impacted wisdom tooth often leaves room for air to enter the pocket \u2013 and if air can get in, so can harmful bacteria, which can trigger painful infections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Are the Symptoms of Impacted Wisdom Teeth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Impacted wisdom teeth do not always trigger symptoms, but when they do, they can be painful and\/or concerning. A few common signs to look for include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n