Impacted Teeth

What is an impacted tooth (wisdom tooth) and how is it treated?

Impacted teeth are those that fail to emerge into the mouth due to various reasons. The most commonly impacted teeth are third molars, also known as wisdom teeth, and canine teeth that are unable to erupt due to limited jaw space.

When wisdom teeth are fully or partially impacted, they can lead to symptoms such as pain, swelling, infection, discharge of pus into the mouth, and fever.

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How are impacted wisdom teeth treated?

Impacted wisdom teeth typically lack sufficient space in the jaw arch to emerge properly, so their treatment often involves surgical extraction. The procedure begins with numbing the area using local anesthesia. An incision is made in the gum to expose the tooth, and the impacted tooth is removed by gently removing some of the surrounding bone and tooth structure. Once the extraction is complete, the gum is sutured to finish the procedure.

Should You Have Your Impacted Wisdom Tooth Removed?

If you’re experiencing symptoms such as pain, swelling, infection, fever, or jaw discomfort, your dentist will need to identify the cause. If an impacted tooth is responsible, a radiographic examination followed by imaging will help confirm the issue and guide treatment.

Not all impacted teeth require immediate extraction. If there are no symptoms, pain, or visible issues in the radiographs, regular monitoring may be a suitable approach. For individuals over the age of 40, observation is often preferred—especially when the impacted tooth appears healthy and isn’t causing any problems.

What awaits me after surgical tooth extraction?

Pain during the first week after surgery, along with swelling, redness, and bruising in the first four days, are normal responses of the body. These symptoms can be significantly reduced with the help of prescribed medications and simple recommendations such as applying ice, which we provide to our patients.

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