Toothache can have several causes: deep cavities, pulpal infections, dental trauma, abscesses and more. Wisdom teeth also cause discomfort and pain quite frequently, even if they haven't erupted yet. Or we should better say precisely because they have not erupted yet…
Why do these molars create so many problems?
Normally, an adult has 32 teeth. Wisdom teeth are the last ones, the most posterior teeth and, at the same time, the last teeth to erupt. They come out between the ages of 17 and 25, but often they appear even later. Today, many people have jaws too small to accommodate all 32 teeth (this phenomenon is actually an evolution that has occurred over several decades). Consequently, if all the other teeth are present on the arch, there may not be enough space left for the wisdom teeth.
Often, wisdom teeth do not erupt straight, but rather in
unnatural positions. Due to lack of space, they can also affect neighboring
teeth, causing crowding and other related problems. It's important to seek wisdom tooth removal Skokie area when you are young and they are not bothering you.
Symptoms and signs
The discomfort is felt in the back of the oral cavity, behind the last molars. Often, the area is swollen, red and painful to the touch. For some patients, the pain is constant, while others may feel pain and discomfort only while they chew. There may also experience difficulties in opening the mouth.
