😬 Wisdom Teeth

Wisdom Teeth

Pain, impaction, food traps, and when removal is actually needed.

Some discomfort as a wisdom tooth erupts can be expected. Repeated swelling, a bad taste, or pain that spreads is not something to wait out.

Sore erupting gums vs a trapped infection. This pathway helps you tell them apart.

A partly erupted wisdom tooth is a food trap by design. Occasional bits are common; repeated swelling is not something to ignore.

Wisdom teeth don't always need removing. Here's how to tell the difference and what to watch for.

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