Is it okay for Wisdom Teeth to Grow Misaligned, Impacted? How to handle

Impacted and misaligned wisdom teeth become an obsession of many people with unpleasant pain, causing inconvenience in daily activities. In this case, it is necessary to remove misaligned wisdom teeth to avoid a few dangerous complications for oral health.

1. Manifestations of misaligned wisdom teeth

Wisdom teeth  (tooth number 8) are the last teeth to erupt during adulthood between 18-27 years of age, or later with some isolated cases. Because it is the last tooth to appear, there is often not much room to grow straight on the bow of the jaw, causing misalignment, horizontal or underground growth.

Accordingly, horizontal tooth No. 8 usually has a number of identifying features such as:

• Make an angle of 45-90 degrees to tooth number 7, thus piercing tooth number 7 directly.
• Often grows underground beneath the jawbone.

2. Symptoms of horizontal misaligned wisdom teeth

The appearance of horizontal wisdom teeth is accompanied by such common symptoms as:

2.1. Soreness

When wisdom teeth grow on the bow of the jaw, the aunt and uncle clearly feel the pain from the gums. Even gum number 7 can hurt and cause swollen cheeks to hurt. See details. 

2.2. Swelling of the gums

Early signs of most wisdom teething patterns are red and painfully swollen gums. Especially in the case of wisdom teeth misaligned with the lower jaw, aunts and uncles can easily see the red swollen wisdom gums when observed in the mirror.

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2.3. Bad breath

The condition of wisdom teeth growing sideways makes food easy to get into and causes bad breath. At the same time, the food crumbs remaining here create conditions for bacteria to multiply and lead to tooth decay.

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2.4. Spastic jaw

Along with signs of gum swelling, wisdom teething can impact nerves causing the jaw to spastigate. In some cases, aunts and uncles cannot open their mouths wide and have great obstacles in daily eating activities. 

2.5. Fever

Similarly, when normal wisdom teeth erupt, horizontal wisdom teeth can also cause the body to develop fever and fatigue. This condition is mainly caused by inflammation of the gums around wisdom teeth, causing the body’s immune system to react and causing fever.

3. What condition does misaligned wisdom teeth cause?

Horizontal wisdom teeth can cause the following complications:

3.1. Causing tooth misalignment

When wisdom teeth erupt, crowding and hitting adjacent teeth will create pressure that causes these teeth to gradually shift, leading to misalignment of the bite. A bite that is no longer standard will affect the ability to chew or cause severe temporomandibular pain that makes the person extremely uncomfortable.

3.2. Causes tooth decay and spreads to adjacent teeth

Due to lying in a jammed corner with a “ramshackle” position, growing underground or only partially emerging, cleaning is very difficult. Over time, wisdom teeth will become decayed and if not treated early, cavities can spread to adjacent teeth.

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3.3. Tooth cyst

When tooth number 8 grows horizontally, it will directly affect tooth number 7 and can form tooth cysts. Over time of development, the cyst negatively impacts the nervous system around the tooth and leads to inflammation of the jaw bone. In the most severe cases, the aunt and uncle must surgically remove the bone tissue at the inflamed site and may allow sequelae to negatively affect chewing and communication function.

3.4. Eating difficulties, health effects

Because wisdom teeth grow in a horizontal direction, it is more difficult to clean than usual, thereby easily decaying and causing pain. Or the condition of horizontal teeth piercing tooth No. 7, sometimes piercing the cheek also causes Aunt / Uncle / Siblings pain.

If wisdom teeth grow underground, it can cause swollen gums and inflammation. Aunts and uncles / siblings will not be able to open their mouths wide, eat normally, make the body tired, health deteriorate.

3.5. Reflex disorders

Misaligned, horizontal wisdom teeth often affect the meridian cords around the roots, causing the Aunts and Uncle/ Brothers and sisters to lose lip and skin reflexes. It can even cause facial misalignment.

4. Should horizontal wisdom teeth be extracted?

In the case of horizontal wisdom teeth, it is definitely necessary to remove them to avoid dangerous complications. However, Aunts and Uncle/ Brothers and sisters please rest assured because wisdom teeth do not play an important role in the jaw, so when removed, it does not affect chewing or whole body health.

5. Is it dangerous to remove misaligned wisdom teeth?

Removing misaligned wisdom teeth is a difficult treatment in dentistry. Because the teeth are in the corner of the jam, it will be more difficult for the doctor to manipulate. At the same time, the teeth have complicated positions, so if the doctor is not experienced, it can cause a lot of trauma that causes aunts and uncles / siblings to swell and hurt after treatment or have prolonged bleeding, infection, nerve damage,…

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6. Where do wisdom teeth grow misaligned?

That is why Elite Dental has its own minor surgery specialty with a team of experienced doctors, specialized in oral surgery and has worked for many years at the Hospital of Odontology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Ho Chi Minh City.

In addition, Elite also invests in modern equipment to make the wisdom tooth extraction experience softer such as:

• X-ray film helps the doctor clearly see the condition of misaligned, horizontal wisdom teeth, thereby making a thoughtful plan for less traumatic tooth extraction.
• PRP technology helps reduce swelling and pain, accelerate healing after tooth extraction.
• The piezotome machine uses ultrasonic waves to help reduce trauma and painful swelling during and after extraction. 

The journey of “goodbye” to tooth No. 8 growing at Elite Dental is recorded through the most authentic experience sharing from customers:

Another case trusted Elite Dental to perform 4 wisdom teeth extraction at the same time. The extraction time is less than 1 hour, performed by an experienced doctor, gently removing each tooth, limiting trauma so that it will reduce swelling and pain greatly. After the spit was done, the brave girl happily shared, “There is no pain or fatigue.”

If your aunt or uncle or loved one is having wisdom tooth problems, please make an appointment with Elite Dental immediately for examination, consultation and treatment as soon as possible!

7. What should I pay attention to after removing horizontal wisdom teeth?

After the process of extracting misaligned, horizontal wisdom teeth, aunts and uncles should note:

• How to take care of your teeth: Clean your teeth regularly at least 2 times a day with a soft brush to prevent bacteria from multiplying and causing infection. Combine mouthwash and dental floss to clean teeth. Note, do not use toothpicks or sharp objects to get food crumbs.
• Nutrition: In the early days when the wound is still swollen and painful, aunts and uncles should use soft thin foods such as porridge, soups. In addition, it is not recommended to eat hot because it can provoke bleeding.
• How to relieve pain: How long does wisdom tooth extraction take to stop pain? Usually after 1 week, it is recommended to take painkillers prescribed by the Doctor and perform ice compresses to relieve pain. In addition, do not smoke, drink alcohol, use straws or exercise vigorously because it will adversely affect the wound.

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In case after wisdom tooth extraction Aunts and Uncle / Brother or sister has abnormal symptoms such as pain, swelling, continuous bleeding, fever, it is necessary to quickly see a doctor for examination and appropriate treatment.

In general, when detecting signs of wisdom teeth growing horizontally and misaligned, Aunts and Uncles / Brothers and sisters need to visit a reputable dental address. Here, aunts and uncles / siblings will be checked by the doctor about the condition of wisdom teeth, thereby having appropriate treatment, preventing dangerous complications.

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