5 Signs Your Child’s Wisdom Teeth Need to be Removed

Posted By: Dr. Rina M. Kotecha | Published On: Nov 25, 2021 | Wisdom Teeth

Although there’s no set time for wisdom teeth to come in, they generally start to arrive between 17 and 21 years of age. In some people, these teeth emerge with little fanfare. In others, it causes no end of difficulties. By bringing your child to Dentistry On 10 in Mississauga for an evaluation, we can determine if it’s best to have these teeth removed.

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Signs Your Child’s Wisdom Teeth Need to be Removed

There are warning signs to indicate wisdom tooth extraction is the best course of action for your child. These signs include:

Inflamed gums
Persistent pain
Jaw stiffness
Recurring sinus problems
Overcrowding causing shifting of teeth

Swollen gums are a common problem with wisdom teeth due to a lack of space to come in. Gum inflammation could lead to tooth infection or gum disease. Removing wisdom teeth will relieve gum inflammation and protect other teeth.

Persistent pain in the molar area could be a sign of impacted wisdom teeth. Impacted teeth can breed bacteria due to being difficult to clean. That puts your child at risk of tooth decay and infections. Wisdom teeth can also cause jaw pain and stiffness, making it difficult for your child to open their mouth or eat.

Overcrowding is another risk of incoming wisdom teeth. Lack of space could cause these teeth to push existing molars out of alignment. That can impact your bite or complicate cleaning, which can lead to dental disease. If your child’s wisdom teeth come in at an angle, they could press on his sinuses, causing recurring pain and congestion.

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An increase in sinus problems, tooth and jaw pain, and overcrowding are major signs it’s time to have wisdom teeth removed. By extracting wisdom teeth sooner rather than later, Dr. Rina Kotecha can help avoid serious dental issues.

Wisdom Tooth Extraction Treatment for Children in Mississauga

At Dentistry on 10, Mississauga, we follow safe and effective wisdom tooth removal procedures to alleviate your child’s pain and discomfort and protect the integrity of other teeth. To schedule a consultation for wisdom tooth extraction treatment for children, contact Dr. Rina Kotecha today at (905) 455-9262.

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