What happens if your wisdom tooth breaks?
Additionally, a broken or cracked wisdom tooth puts the entire tooth’s health at risk. Bacteria can invade the tooth and infect the dental pulp. In those cases, the tooth must either be extracted or given a root canal treatment. In most cases, it’s better just to remove the tooth.
Does breaking through wisdom teeth hurt?
New teeth breaking through the surface of the gums can hurt, whether you’re a teething baby or an 18-year-old whose wisdom teeth are pushing through. Just the temporary injury to gum tissue is enough to cause swelling and pain.
Can a broken wisdom tooth fall out on its own?
These slivers cannot be integrated into the healing tissues so your body will naturally begin to eject them, causing them to penetrate through the gum tissue. They typically will fall out on their own if given enough time.
Is it hard to extract a broken wisdom tooth?
Ultimately, the type of extraction you need will depend on the position of your broken wisdom tooth. For a wisdom tooth that is fairly easy to extract, you will undergo a simple extraction wherein your orthodontist numbs only the area around the tooth.
When should I be concerned about wisdom tooth pain?
You should make an appointment to see your dentist if your wisdom teeth are causing severe pain. They’ll check your teeth and advise you whether they need to be removed. If your dentist thinks you may need to have your wisdom teeth removed, they’ll usually carry out an X-ray of your mouth.
How can I stop my wisdom tooth from smelling?
If you’ve recently had your wisdom teeth removed, the healing process can sometimes cause bad breath. However, this sort of smell and taste should be resolved by rinsing with saltwater. If a saltwater rinse doesn’t resolve the bad breath from your wisdom teeth, you may have an infection.
