Impacted wisdom teeth are painful. They’re actually a common cause of jaw pain. If you have a “toothache,” you might as well be asking, “do I have impacted wisdom teeth?” Finding out for sure is important. Because impacted wisdom teeth, when unaddressed, can be come infected, they’re a danger to the health of your entire…
You have 32 teeth. Or, at least, you’re intended to. But wisdom teeth are often stubborn, and become impacted. But what is an impacted wisdom tooth? What do we mean when we use the word, “impacted?” Wisdom Teeth Defined Before we discuss impaction, we need to know what exactly wisdom teeth are in the first…
You may not be used to drinking your breakfast. But you will be after getting your wisdom teeth removed. As painful as it is, wisdom teeth removal is good for your overall health. And there are many reasons. To help understand why, we’re highlighting the 4 most common reasons for wisdom teeth removal. So how…
It may not seem like it, but getting your wisdom teeth taken out is surgery. You need to take time to recover. And how comfortably you recover is up to you. If you care for your mouth the right way, you’ll heal more quickly and easily. Here’s how to care for yourself after wisdom teeth…
* Are you experiencing pain in the back of your mouth or having headaches? * Do you have unusual soreness in your gums? * Do you have difficulty chewing food? These could all be signs your wisdom teeth may be a problem. They are symptoms of impacted wisdom teeth, and if any of these issues…