What are the symptoms of wisdom tooth pain? 

Contents

 1 Symptoms associated with wisdom tooth pain

 2 How long does wisdom tooth pain last?

 3 Summary of the article

 Symptoms associated with wisdom tooth pain

 Symptoms that accompany wisdom tooth pain include:

 Red and swollen gums around the wisdom tooth

Swollen and red gums are one of the first signs that accompany the emergence of wisdom teeth, and usually this is accompanied by a feeling of discomfort and discomfort on one or two sides of the back of the mouth.

 In the event that there is not enough space, wisdom teeth may grow incorrectly, which causes food to accumulate in the surrounding gums, which causes bacteria to collect and plaque form, which may expose them to infection and may cause symptoms of inflammation around the crown (Pericoronitis), or what is known as Common symptoms of wisdom teeth inflammation, which include the accumulation of fluid in the gums and consequently red and swollen gums, and this may be accompanied by the secretion of pus from them.

 bleeding in the gums

 Bleeding and pain when touching the gums are common signs of the emergence of wisdom teeth, and it is recommended to see a doctor if it persists; It may be a warning sign indicating that the gums are infected with disease, or the wisdom teeth are growing incorrectly, which is known as the buried wisdom teeth.

 Feeling pain in the jaw

 The feeling of pain is not limited to the wisdom tooth and the surrounding teeth only, but extends to the person feeling pressure and pulsating pain in the jaw and the back of the mouth as well, especially with the worsening of the condition of the buried molar, and with ignoring the condition, a cyst may appear around the molar crown (dental cyst), and as the tooth continues to grow Buried incorrectly, the jawbone may be weakened and damaged, as well as the teeth surrounding the molar.

 A headache is also a symptom of wisdom teeth on the head, and the pain may spread to cause pain in the ear as well.

As for the impact of wisdom teeth on the brain, this may appear in the event that infection spreads from the tooth to the brain, threatening the life of the injured in the absence of appropriate treatment.

 Swelling in the jaw area

 The lack of sufficient space in the mouth causes a problem in the growth of wisdom teeth; It may only erupt partially, which may cause swelling or hardening of the jaw area around the molar, which may be slight or worsen to severe.

 bad breath

Bad breath can appear for several reasons, including the following:

 Sinus secretions:

 The eruption of wisdom teeth may cause inflammation and irritation in the sinuses, and this may be accompanied by the emergence of secretions from these pockets, causing a foul odor in the mouth, and sinusitis obstructing breathing at night and prompting the patient to open his mouth to breathe, which promotes the growth of bacteria and leads to the emergence of an unpleasant odor.

bacteria growth:

 This may occur as a result of food debris accumulating around the buried wisdom tooth and not cleaning the teeth well, causing infection and bad odor.

Difficulty opening the mouth

 This may occur because the jaw is severely swollen, and the buried wisdom tooth may crowd the surrounding teeth and cause their displacement when they appear, causing a condition known as overcrowding, and this makes the wisdom teeth more susceptible to infection and inflammation as a result of the accumulation of food and dental plaque or plaque. (Dental plaque), which leads to a feeling of discomfort in the jaw area and makes it difficult to open the mouth.

 How long does wisdom tooth pain last?

It depends on the correct growth of the wisdom tooth; If it is not buried, the acute pain accompanying its appearance often lasts for 3-4 days, and subsides with its appearance, but some people are expected to feel pain for 6-8 weeks.

 The patient must adhere to the use of salt and warm water as a lotion during this period. It is indicated that the constant feeling of pain is one of the symptoms of the buried wisdom tooth, so the doctor should be consulted to remove the tooth, however, some people may not feel pain at all.

 Article Summary

 Usually the pain of the emergence of wisdom molars is accompanied by other symptoms such as jaw pain and swelling, swollen and bleeding gums and the appearance of an unpleasant odor, and these symptoms usually subside, especially the pain when the molars appear, but if these symptoms persist, you should see a doctor; This may indicate a problem with the wisdom teeth and their incorrect growth, which makes them more susceptible to infection and the resulting complications that may become dangerous if the infection spreads to other areas such as the brain.