Wisdom teeth can sometimes cause more trouble than wisdom! If you’re experiencing pain, swelling, or discomfort at the back of your mouth, it could be due to impacted or infected wisdom teeth. At Esthetic Avenue Dental Clinic in Al Furjan, Dubai, we specialize in safe, gentle, and effective wisdom tooth removal using the latest technology to ensure your comfort and quick recovery.
Wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, are the last set of teeth to erupt, typically appearing between the ages of 17 and 25. Most adults have four wisdom teeth — two on the top and two on the bottom. While some people have enough room in their jaws to accommodate these teeth, many experience impaction, where the wisdom teeth fail to fully emerge or grow in the wrong direction. Impacted wisdom teeth can lead to pain, swelling, infections, or damage to neighboring teeth.
When there isn’t enough space, wisdom teeth can get trapped under the gum or bone. This can lead to pain, infection, or cyst formation.
As wisdom teeth push through, they can crowd nearby teeth, undoing previous orthodontic treatments or causing bite misalignment.
Because wisdom teeth are hard to reach while brushing, they often accumulate food particles and bacteria, leading to decay, bad breath, or gum infection (pericoronitis).
An impacted tooth can cause pressure in the jaw, leading to stiffness, pain, or even headaches.