Inflammation of the wisdom tooth

Pain and inflammation of the wisdom tooth are caused by various factors. As with other teeth, caries can cause inflammation of the root tip, causing pain and a thick cheek. A typical symptom leading to an inflamed wisdom tooth is the “dentitio difficilis”.

This is the more difficult tooth eruption due to lack of space or an unfavorable position of the tooth. Mainly the two lower wisdom teeth are affected. Often the tooth does not erupt completely, so that a gum pocket develops on the rear surface.

In some cases even the occlusal surface is still covered by mucous membrane. These areas are not easily accessible to the toothbrush, so that bacteria can quickly multiply there due to the accumulated food residues. The resulting plaque can then cause caries and gum inflammation.

Often the dentist is then consulted, who can quickly remedy acute problems. He removes the hard-to-reach plaque with special instruments and then places a medication in the gum pocket. The area heals within a few days.

In most cases, however, further inflammation cannot be prevented. The removal of the excess mucosa or the whole tooth must then be carried out to provide lasting relief from the pain. The dentist decides exactly which therapy is appropriate based on the individual situation.

Pain in the wisdom tooth

Painful wisdom teeth are a very common symptom. Mostly they appear similar to the swellings in adolescence due to aggravated tooth eruption. Due to a lack of space, the wisdom tooth may break through incompletely and not reach the chewing plane.

However, since in most cases a part of the tooth is visible, gum pockets can form. Inflammations are felt here as throbbing. Furthermore, a transverse wisdom tooth in the lower jaw can press on the root of the preceding tooth. Due to a growth spurt it can increase the pressure and thus lead to pain if it continues for a longer period of time.