{"id":274,"date":"2023-05-18T07:22:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-18T07:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.youramericandentalcare.com\/blog\/?p=274"},"modified":"2023-06-29T07:22:48","modified_gmt":"2023-06-29T07:22:48","slug":"impacted-wisdom-teeth-and-health-issues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.youramericandentalcare.com\/blog\/2023\/05\/18\/impacted-wisdom-teeth-and-health-issues\/","title":{"rendered":"The Negative Effects of Impacted Wisdom Teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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True enough, not all wisdom teeth are harmful. Some can be left alone if they have the room to erupt properly. Unfortunately, most don\u2019t have access to such space. These impacted wisdom teeth cause various health issues when untreated. As such, you should always have a dentist extract them<\/a> right away. If you\u2019d like to learn more, let your Conway dental practice help you. Here are a few negative health effects of impacted wisdom teeth that justify the extraction process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Complications of Impacted Wisdom Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When wisdom teeth lack the space to grow correctly, they can create long-term complications. The most common of these include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gum Disease<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Third molars often grow at an odd angle, making them hard to clean. As a result, they can accumulate debris that puts you at risk of gum disease. Said risk usually starts with pericoronitis, an inflammation of the gums around a partially erupted tooth. Left unchecked, this condition can spread and infect surrounding gum tissue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tooth Decay & Damage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Beyond just the gums, plaque can also gather on an impacted wisdom tooth\u2019s enamel. This gunk can then form into hard-to-remove tartar if not addressed. From there, the plaque\u2019s bacteria can burrow into your pearly white and make a cavity. Worse yet, it can reach surrounding teeth and cause cavities in them as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cysts & Tumors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If a wisdom tooth doesn\u2019t fully erupt, fluid may accumulate in a sac surrounding it. This fluid-filled sac \u2013 a cyst \u2013  can then exert pressure on your jaw, nerves, and surrounding teeth. In doing so, it might cause pain or even a jaw fracture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Worse yet, an untreated cyst can lead to a tumor. Should that happen, you may need to have tissue or bone removed from your jaw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See a Dentist for Wisdom Tooth Extraction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To avoid the problems above, you should let a dentist extract an impacted wisdom tooth. The treatment effectively removes the chomper to preserve your oral health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wisdom tooth extraction is pretty straightforward. First, the dentist will numb the treatment site with local anesthesia. They\u2019ll then make an incision in your gum tissue to expose the tooth. Once that\u2019s done, the next step is to remove the pearly white \u2013 either wholly or in separately cut pieces. Finally, the dentist will clean the site, stitch the wound, and place gauze as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the end, impacted wisdom teeth should be taken seriously. Remember to extract them quickly to prevent complications!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

American Dental Care<\/em><\/a> is based in Conway, SC. Led by <\/em>Dr. Tommy Murph<\/em><\/a>, our practice prioritizes a patient\u2019s dental needs. As such, we offer tailored preventive, cosmetic, and restorative work, as well as emergency dentistry services. Our office also takes pride in being a certified provider of Invisalign\u00ae clear braces and gum disease treatment. For more information or to book a visit, you can reach us on <\/em>our<\/em> website<\/em><\/a> or by phone at (843)-488-4357.<\/strong><\/em><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"True enough, not all wisdom teeth are harmful. Some can be left alone if they have the room to erupt properly. Unfortunately, most don\u2019t have access to such space. These impacted wisdom teeth cause various health issues when untreated. As such, you should always have a dentist extract them right away. If you\u2019d like to learn more, let your Conway dental practice help you. Here are a few negative health effects of impacted wisdom teeth […] (Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-274","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nThe Negative Effects of Impacted Wisdom Teeth | American Dental Care<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"If you don\u2019t already know, impacted wisdom teeth cause health problems. 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