Retained wisdom teeth
Retained wisdom teeth are called wisdom teeth that do not have enough space to erupt and develop
Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to erupt in adulthood Most people have four wisdom teeth, two above and two below
Wisdom tooth retention can cause pain, damage to other teeth and other dental problems In some cases, retention may not cause problems Because they are difficult to clean, these teeth are at greater risk of tooth decay and gum disease.
Retained wisdom teeth that cause pain are often removed Some dentists and oral surgeons recommend the painless extraction of retained wisdom teeth to prevent future problems.
Wisdom teeth (the third large primary tooth) suffer from retention because they do not have room to erupt or develop normally.
Wisdom teeth emerge at the age of 17-25 years In some people, wisdom teeth erupt easily behind the second large primary tooth, but in many cases, there is no room in the mouth for the wisdom tooth to erupt. These teeth can get stuck
A retained wisdom tooth may partially erupt, at which point a crown will appear (partially retained) or it may never erupt from the gums (fully retained). A partially or fully retained tooth can grow:
- in the direction of the side tooth
- in the direction of the back of the mouth
- perpendicular to other teeth
- above or below but remaining in the jaw
Retention of wisdom teeth does not always cause symptoms When impacted wisdom teeth develop an infection or affect other teeth, the following signs and symptoms may occur:
- Red or swollen gums
- Tender gums or bleeding gums
- Jaw pain
- Swelling around the jaw
