Why do my wisdom teeth hurt more at night?

The main reason why toothaches are more painful at night is our sleeping position. Laying down causes more blood rush to our heads, putting extra pressure on sensitive areas, such as our mouths. We don’t feel that throbbing sensation as much during the day because we’re mostly standing or sitting.

Do I have to get my wisdom teeth removed if they hurt?

Your dentist may recommend that you have your wisdom teeth removed if they cause pain or an infection, crowd other teeth, or get stuck (impacted) and can’t break through your gums.

Can wisdom teeth make your tongue hurt?

A wisdom tooth that is growing at an angle can sometimes be positioned to stab your tongue or cheek. This can be painful and create a wound in your tongue or cheek. When you eat food or talk, the wound can become irritated, get infected, and eventually start to swell up.

Does it hurt to swallow when wisdom teeth are coming in?

Infected wisdom teeth cause more than a sore throat. They can lead to jaw pain, headaches, and tenderness. The tissue near the affected tooth can become visibly inflamed, red, and swollen. Even worse than a sore throat, you could develop a fever and struggle to swallow or open your mouth.

How do I know if my wisdom teeth are infected?

Signs of gum infection caused by wisdom teeth include:

1. red, inflamed gum near the wisdom tooth.
2. swelling.
3. pain.
4. pus coming from the gum.
5. swollen and sore lymph nodes underneath the jaw.
6. difficulty opening the mouth and swallowing.
7. fever.
8. bad breath.

Should I have my wisdom teeth taken out?

However, if they are impacted or they are causing crowding problems for your other teeth, your dentist will most likely recommend that you have them taken out. There are two different ways that wisdom teeth can grow.

What happens if you have an impacted wisdom teeth?

An impacted wisdom tooth can cause serious health issues. It can damage other teeth, lead to cysts, dry socket, gum disease, and even cysts or benign tumors. If your dentist has recommended wisdom teeth removal, read on.

What should I do if my wisdom teeth are causing 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.

Why are wisdom teeth so difficult to clean?

Sometimes partially erupted wisdom teeth are even worse than the ones that don’t come in at all. Their location and situation makes them especially challenging to clean. It’s easy for food and bacteria to find their way under the gum opening and build up around the tooth underneath.