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Can Wisdom Teeth Cause Pericoronitis?

7/30/2019

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The gums surrounding the wisdom teeth can become infected, and this condition is called Pericoronitis. It is the inflammation of the gum tissue surrounding the teeth and it usually affects the third molars that usually erupt in the late teens or early twenties. It can be either acute or chronic. While chronic pericornoitis is a mild inflammation of the area, acute Pericoronitis can cause fever, pain, and swelling.

What causes Pericoronitis?

Pericornoitis usually occurs when a molar is partially erupted, particularly wisdom teeth. Wisdom teeth are the last set of molars to erupt, and they often don’t have enough space in the jaw-line to emerge in the right position. When a wisdom tooth tries to erupt in the right position, and if there is no space, they may grow in various angles and become impacted.

An impacted wisdom tooth may get stuck under the gum or partially erupt. Bacteria then accumulate around the tissue of the partially erupted molar and causes inflammation. When a wisdom tooth partially erupts, it can create a flap of gum tissue where the food particles can be caught, which becomes a hotbed for bacteria. To avoid this type of infection, the dentist may recommend having the flap removed or wisdom teeth removal in Sydney. If the wisdom teeth have been developed in the right position, treating the actual symptoms may be the best course of action.

What are the symptoms of Pericoronitis?

  • Inflammation around the gum tissue
  • Pain when chewing and swallowing
  • Pain at the back of your mouth
  • Bad breath and a bad taste in your mouth
  • A mild to severe ache
  • Discharge of pus from the inflamed tissue
  • Muscle spasms in the jaw

 How is Pericoronitis Diagnosed?

The dentist can identify through the symptoms and clinical evaluation. However, a dental X-ray can help to determine the position of an impacted wisdom tooth and severity of the infection.

How is Pericoronitis Treated?

At first, the dentist will prevent the infection from spreading to the other surrounding teeth. The treatment includes over-the-counter pain relievers to manage the pain, and a course of antibiotics will be prescribed to clear up the infection. The next process depends on the position of your wisdom teeth. Sometimes, this condition may occur near a tooth that is still in the process of erupting. In such a case, the dentist will monitor the growth of wisdom teeth as it may develop in the right position.

If the symptoms are severe, the dentist may recommend having minor surgery to remove the flap of gum tissue. If it appears that the wisdom teeth will not develop completely, cheap wisdom teeth removal Sydney is the only option.

The sooner you remove your wisdom teeth, the better it could be. Impacted wisdom teeth cause a lot of oral complications, and that is why dentists recommend extraction. The wisdom teeth removal cost in Sydney depends on several factors. To know about the exact price, speak to your dentist. 
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