How do I know if my wisdom teeth are impacted?
An impacted tooth can be painless, showing no symptoms. However, when it becomes infected (pericoronitis) or starts causing other dental problems, you may experience some of these signs and symptoms:
An impacted tooth can be painless, showing no symptoms. However, when it becomes infected (pericoronitis) or starts causing other dental problems, you may experience some of these signs and symptoms:
- Pain or swelling of the gums or jaw bone
- Pain when chewing or biting
- Difficulty opening your jaw
- Prolonged headache
- Bad breath
- A bad taste in the mouth
- Swollen lymph nodes in the neck
Write to us if you have any questions about wisdom teeth extraction. To book an appointmentwith our oral and maxillofacial surgeon Prof. Steen Sindet-Pedersen, you may call contact us at 04 3397700 or 04 3949433.
