Considered relics of our evolution, wisdom tooth they are the cause of many ailments, such as inflammation, pain and infections. This is why they are often removed as a preventative measure. It is when wisdom teeth grow in that they can cause infection. In fact, by perforating the gum, they open a breach that allows the intrusion of bacteria into our body.
Wisdom tooth they are the last molars, located deepest in our mouth. Because of this location, these teeth often don’t have room to settle on our jaws. They are then found wedged between the jaw bone and the previous molar. As these grow, they have to pierce the gum to make room for them. This then creates a space between the gum and the wisdom tooth. This is when infections can occur. In fact, food can deposit in this breach and therefore stagnate and nourish bacteria which in turn will attack the teeth and bone. This infectious reaction is often a source of pain and swelling, so treatment by a dentist is necessary.
Wisdom tooth infection is often spectacular. Indeed, its proximity to the jaw nerve and ganglia can cause different symptoms, such as:
Sometimes there is a pocket of pus at the site of the infection, which can rupture. Pus can therefore be (…)
