How Can I Tell If My Wisdom Teeth Need to Be Removed?

For many people, there isn’t room for wisdom teeth. When they erupt, wisdom teeth can cause pain, crowding, and other problems. If your wisdom teeth need to be removed, your dental professional in Palmdale, Valencia and the West Valley can help.

The professionals at Heritage Oral Surgery & Implant Centers can tell you if you need to have your wisdom teeth removed. If removal is necessary, the dentists at Heritage Oral Surgery & Implant Centers can also perform your dental extraction. Here’s what you need to know.

1. Crowded Teeth

Wisdom teeth have a way of pushing other teeth out of the way. When this happens, your teeth can get crowded and crooked. Crowded teeth are bad for your smile and can be hard to maintain.

When teeth start to crowd together, flossing becomes more challenging. Dental decay becomes a problem. If you’ve noticed that your teeth used to be straight and now they’re not, this could be a sign that your wisdom teeth need to be removed.

2. Dental Problems Around Your Wisdom Teeth

When a wisdom tooth is partially trapped in the gums, dentists say the tooth is impacted. An impacted tooth can be hard to clean and may start to decay. These dental problems can lead to painful cavities and infection. If you’re noticing dental problems like pain around your wisdom tooth, this is very likely a sign that your wisdom teeth require removal.

3. Bad Breath that Doesn’t Go Away When You Brush Your Teeth

Some dental problems, like cavities and decay, can lead to bad breath. If your teeth are healthy, brushing your teeth should get rid of your bad breath. If your bad breath persists even after you brush, you may have a cavity or an infection. If this coincides with the partial eruption of your wisdom tooth, then your wisdom tooth could be the root cause.

To learn more about wisdom teeth removal in Palmdale, Valencia, and the West Valley, contact Heritage Oral Surgery & Implant Centers to make an appointment.