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Wisdom teeth growing Sideways
You can see my wisdom teeth is growing towards the cheek. Will it correct itself on its own? Is surgery required?
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Hello... The wisdom tooth erupts by the age of 18-25. The position of the wisdom tooth will not alter by itself but needs to be treated. If left untreated, it may result in a condition called pericoronitis- severe pain, inflammation and swelling of the gums. Or may even lead to traumatic cheek bite in that region. An OPG is required.
Extraction of the wisdom tooth is advised at the earliest.
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Please visit a dentist for definite diagnosis and extraction.
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Lukewarm salt water rinse will provide temporary relief. Brush the area properly. Do not further delay the treatment
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Greetings,
Sir wisdome tooth erupts between the age of 18 to 24 yrs
Its position does not correct by itself, because of its wrong position it can damage your cheek mucosa and may cause ulcers you need to get it removed.
Its totally planned work.
Till then Do salt water gargle
Keep the area of wisdome tooth clean brush twice daily and do not let food accumulate of teeth.
If it causes pain you can take medicines.
Hope this will help you.
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It will not correct on its own and will cause further ulcers on your cheeks. Also it will be difficult to clean and so chances of cavity will be very high. If cavity weakens your tooth then extraction will become more difficult.
It will be better to get it removed instead of getting into all this trouble and getting traumatized regularly
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