How to Overcome Wisdom Tooth Infection

KOMPAS.com – Wisdom teeth are the last molars to erupt, especially when a person enters adulthood.

According to Mayo Clinicgood wisdom teeth growth will not cause any side effects.

However, wisdom teeth whose growth is not perfect will interfere with the surrounding teeth and the possibility of infection is also quite large.

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Infection of wisdom teeth

Launch HealthlineWisdom tooth infection is caused by bacteria that accumulate.

This buildup of bacteria is caused by food debris and the difficulty of brushes and dental floss to reach the wisdom teeth.

Healthline also added that there are several symptoms that indicate wisdom teeth are infected, such as:

• Excessive pain or sensitivity of the gums or teeth
• Gum inflammation
• Bleeding or redness appears on the gums
• White discharge around the teeth
• Bad breath
• There is a bad taste in the mouth
• Jaw pain
• Jaw swelling
• Stiffness in the jaw
• Difficulty breathing, opening mouth, swallowing, or speaking

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Surgical procedure for wisdom tooth infection

There are various ways that can be done to treat infection in wisdom teeth depending on the severity of the infection that arises.

Launch Cleveland ClinicOne of the best ways to treat a wisdom tooth infection is to remove it.

Dentists will usually recommend wisdom tooth surgery for the infection and to prevent other problems that may arise from it.

Healthline explained that the first procedure to be taken to treat the wisdom tooth infection was to give antibiotics.

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