“How do you know if your wisdom teeth are infected?”
I am a 25 year old male. I wonder how can I know if your wisdom teeth are infected?
8 Answers
Swelling and tenderness, X-rays unnecessary.
If infected, you may experience some discomfort and/or odor or difficulty chewing-an x-ray of these teeth may also prove useful in this determination.
Each case and situation is different....go to your dentist for a checkup for proper evaluation.
Pain, swelling, pus from the area.
Pain, swelling of the gum, and difficult to bite down completely.
Pain and swelling.
Hello,
Wisdom teeth can be infected in a few different ways; each of which has its own ways of detecting. The first way is through a cavity. A cavity is technically an infection and when small can require an x-ray (radiograph) for detection. Sometimes it can get bigger and you can see a hole in the tooth which will tell you there is a cavity.
Secondly, a wisdom tooth can get an infection at the tip of its roots. This is an abscess and sometimes symptoms can help but it usually requires an x-ray for complete detection..
Finally, wisdom teeth an get an infection known as pericoronitis. This an infection that is associated with a partially erupted tooth. Just like the other infections it can happen to any tooth; however, wisdom teeth are more common due to the lack of space in the jaw which causes the partial eruption. Since pericoronitis is usually caused by food particles or plaque getting stuck under the gums detection is usually done by symptoms and experience. A x-ray will be negative for the other types of infection. Hope this helps.
My best to you!
William F. Scott IV, DMD
Wisdom teeth can be infected in a few different ways; each of which has its own ways of detecting. The first way is through a cavity. A cavity is technically an infection and when small can require an x-ray (radiograph) for detection. Sometimes it can get bigger and you can see a hole in the tooth which will tell you there is a cavity.
Secondly, a wisdom tooth can get an infection at the tip of its roots. This is an abscess and sometimes symptoms can help but it usually requires an x-ray for complete detection..
Finally, wisdom teeth an get an infection known as pericoronitis. This an infection that is associated with a partially erupted tooth. Just like the other infections it can happen to any tooth; however, wisdom teeth are more common due to the lack of space in the jaw which causes the partial eruption. Since pericoronitis is usually caused by food particles or plaque getting stuck under the gums detection is usually done by symptoms and experience. A x-ray will be negative for the other types of infection. Hope this helps.
My best to you!
William F. Scott IV, DMD
Basically wisdom teeth don't always cause symptoms. But if you have the following issues you should consult a dentist:
1-Red or swollen gums
2-Tender or bleeding gums
3-Jaw pain
4-Swelling around the jaw
5-Bad breath
6-An unpleasant taste in your mouth
7-Difficulty opening your mouth
1-Red or swollen gums
2-Tender or bleeding gums
3-Jaw pain
4-Swelling around the jaw
5-Bad breath
6-An unpleasant taste in your mouth
7-Difficulty opening your mouth
