Are you experiencing problems with your wisdom teeth in Mission Viejo? If so, you will need to make sure that you have the best team of dentists to assist you. This is something that we can help with. We have many years of experience in the industry, and we have helped many people to get the assistance they need when they are experiencing troubles with their wisdom teeth. In this blog, we are going to take a look at why wisdom teeth cause issues, as well as some of the common problems that are caused by wisdom teeth to give you a better understanding. If you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us for more details. 

Why do wisdom teeth cause problems?

Wisdom teeth can cause problems because they require a considerable amount of space to get into the mouth and erupt. There are cases whereby a wisdom tooth does not erupt into the mouth correctly, which can cause it to become stuck, either as it pushes through the gum or while still under the gum. This is known as an impacted wisdom tooth.

There are cases whereby wisdom teeth will erupt correctly. This is because there is enough space in the mouth. However, just because your wisdom teeth have not been impacted does not mean they cannot cause problems. Unfortunately, both non-impacted and impacted wisdom teeth can be the source of pain and issues for people. Some of these issues can cause several different symptoms, like swelling and pain.

On the other hand, some people have issues with their wisdom teeth without experiencing any symptoms at all. Just to make matters even more complicated, wisdom teeth can cause problems at different stages in people’s lives. Sometimes they cause issues after they have erupted. In other instances, they do not cause issues until a later period in your life.

What are some of the problems that wisdom teeth can cause?

Now that you know that wisdom teeth in Mission Viejo can be the source of many different types of problems at many different stages in a person’s life let’s take a look at some of the most common issues that are caused because of wisdom teeth.

• Pericoronotis – This is the first type of problem that can be caused due to your wisdom teeth. This is a term that is used to describe infection of the gum around the wisdom teeth. It is something that between fifty and sixty percent of all patients experience, and so this is the most common reason why people end up having their wisdom teeth removed. This sort of infection can cause swelling and pain. The symptoms are often mild, but they can also be severe too.

• Periodontal disease – Periodontal disease is gum disease. This is something that can affect your wisdom teeth, or your wisdom teeth could even contribute to gum disease on the front of your teeth. A lot of patients will not experience symptoms for this type of wisdom tooth issue, yet this does not stop it from causing problems.

• Cyst formation – We have also seen a number of people that have had problems with their wisdom teeth in Mission Viejo because of the formation of a cyst surrounding the wisdom tooth. All teeth form inside of a sack. Sometimes, this sack can expand – much like a balloon. This is what is known as a cyst. This can become problematic and get bigger in size as time goes on.

• Tooth decay – Last but not least, we have tooth decay. This can happen in the wisdom tooth or on the front of the tooth. This is something that around every one in four patient experiences. Tooth decay may not result in immediate issues until the nerve of the tooth is impacted by tooth decay. When this happens, an abscess can form. A common symptom here is going to be toothache pain.

Contact us today for assistance with your wisdom teeth in Mission Viejo

If you have problems with your wisdom teeth in Mission Viejo, please do not hesitate to give us a call today for more information. Even if you do not know whether there is a problem with your wisdom teeth or not, don’t panic; we will be able to get to the bottom of the issue for you. Please book a consultation with one of our friendly and experienced dentists today. For more information, please visit our New Generation Dentistry website or give us a call at 949-860-7539.