2024年2月1日 · An impacted wisdom tooth may partially emerge so that some of the crown is visible. This is called a partially impacted wisdom tooth. If the tooth never breaks through the gums, it's called a fully impacted wisdom tooth. Whether partially or fully impacted, the tooth may: Grow at an angle toward the next tooth, which is the second molar.

2024年4月5日 · Wisdom tooth extraction, also called removal, is a surgical procedure to take out one or more wisdom teeth. These are the four permanent adult teeth located at the back corners of your mouth on the top and bottom. If a wisdom tooth, also known as a third molar, doesn't have room to grow, it can become impacted.

2023年11月22日 · This is why some young adults have their wisdom teeth pulled before the teeth cause problems. According to the American Dental Association, you may need to have your wisdom teeth taken out if you have: Pain in or near your wisdom teeth. Repeated infection of soft tissue behind the lower last tooth. Fluid-filled sacs called cysts. Tumors.

2022年1月12日 · This cyst originates from tissue that surrounds a tooth before it erupts into the mouth. This is the most common form of cyst that affects the jaws. Most often these cysts will occur around wisdom teeth that are not fully erupted, but they can also involve other teeth. Odontogenic keratocyst.

2024年4月5日 · If you don't have enough room in your mouth for wisdom teeth, or they're painful, infected or cause other dental problems, they may need to be removed. This content does not have an English version. This content does not have an Arabic version.

2023年11月30日 · Sometimes pain and damage can spread outside of the tooth root to the bone, causing bone loss around the tooth and even reaching nearby teeth. Risk factors. Anyone who has teeth can get cavities, but these factors raise the risk: Tooth location. Decay most often occurs in your back teeth — your molars and premolars.

2022年6月29日 · Problems may include tooth decay, gum disease, tooth abscess, and other dental and mouth complications. A diet high in sugar. Frequently eating and drinking foods rich in sugar, such as sweets and sodas, can contribute to dental cavities and turn into a tooth abscess. Dry mouth. Having a dry mouth can increase your risk of tooth decay.

2023年2月24日 · Periodontitis (per-e-o-don-TIE-tis), also called gum disease, is a serious gum infection that damages the soft tissue around teeth. Without treatment, periodontitis can destroy the bone that supports your teeth. This can cause teeth to loosen or lead to tooth loss. Periodontitis is common but can usually be prevented.

2023年7月18日 · Severe pain following tooth removal is often enough for your dentist or oral surgeon to suspect dry socket. You'll likely be asked if you have any other symptoms. Your dentist or oral surgeon can check your mouth to see if you have a blood clot in your tooth socket or if you have lost the clot and have exposed bone.

2023年7月18日 · Injury at the surgical site when tooth removal is difficult. This can happen with irregular wisdom tooth development or position, called an impacted wisdom tooth. Risk factors. Factors that can increase your risk of developing dry socket include: Smoking and tobacco use. Chemicals in cigarettes or other forms of tobacco may prevent or slow healing.