Many people require wisdom teeth surgery to remove a final set of molars that appear in their teens or 20s. These new teeth often cause pain and damage to the surrounding teeth. A dentist or oral surgeon can determine whether it’s necessary to remove them, but it’s important to know when they’re coming in so you can have them checked.

4 Signs Your Wisdom Teeth Are Coming In

1. Headaches & Pain

When wisdom teeth push against your gums, the pressure can affect nerves in your head, especially around your jaw, sinuses, ears, and eyes. The pain may be particularly evident when you bite down.

Wisdom teeth can also shift other teeth, making you bite your cheek or tongue more often while talking or eating. Congestion could develop in your sinuses as well.

2. Sensitivity & Bleeding

As wisdom teeth grow, they irritate your gums, which swell and become highly sensitive to contact and extreme temperatures.

You may feel a consistent ache around the back of your mouth that is made worse by hot or cold drinks and food. The swelling could also lead to bleeding, especially with the added pressure of chewing.

3. Infection

Wisdom teeth pierce your gums as they come out. If food particles become lodged in the opening, an infection could occur. This would cause additional pain, swelling, and tenderness in your mouth.

The infection may even spread, creating more congestion in your sinuses. The sooner you get wisdom teeth surgery, the easier it will be to prevent an infection.

4. Visibility

The gums around your wisdom teeth will become red or dark pink as they swell. However, you can often see the new teeth themselves as well. They look like small white spots around the areas in your gums where you feel the most soreness. Prior to wisdom teeth removal, fight infection by brushing the emerging teeth gently as part of your regular oral hygiene routine.

When you’re ready for wisdom teeth surgery, go to Oral Surgery Associates of Central Georgia in Warner Robins, GA. Dr. Szakal has specialized in oral surgery for more than 20 years. He and his team of highly skilled technicians are prepared to keep you safe and comfortable as they remove the teeth to promote your health. They can also help with other procedures, including TMJ treatments. For more details, call the office at (478) 971-8811 or send a message online.