Mukilteo Dentist on Wisdom Teeth and Bad Breath 

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Wisdom Teeth and Bad Breath

Is the back of your mouth aching terribly?  Do you have swelling gums and bad breath? It could be your wisdom teeth causing the trouble.

Wisdom teeth, as you may know, are the last molar teeth to come out and grow in usually at the very back of your lower and upper jaw bones. This is a common occurence for people aged 17 to 25 years old, and many have said that these final molar teeth are called “wisdom teeth” because by that age, people become more mature and wise. Well, wisdom teeth can be as useful as the other molar teeth when they grow in properly and completely. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. There are some instances when wisdom teeth are ‘impacted’, meaning they erupt partly or may not erupt at all.   When this condition occurs, several problems and complications may happen.   One of the most common problems is bad breath.

Bad breath is a very common condition that affects millions of people throughout the world. It is not a life-threatening condition though, but it can be a cause of embarrassment and poor self-confidence. And as mentioned earlier, wisdom teeth can play a large role in bad breath.

Now, how exactly are wisdom teeth and bad breath related?

Bad breath (see http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/healthy-mouth-15/your-healthy-mouth/get-rid-bad-breath)  is caused primarily by bacteria that build up in the mouth.   When wisdom teeth are impacted or partially impacted, they can be hard to clean and difficult to maintain good gum health resulting in redness and swelling of the gums, infection of the gum around the tooth, or a serious decay of the tooth itself.   In these conditions, the bacteria that live normally in the mouth can multiply. They will feed off the sugars in the increased plaque around the offending tooth, and as they grow in numbers, a foul-smelling breath occurs.   With this, it’s no wonder then that most of those who are suffering from wisdom teeth have bad breath.

Aside from that, wisdom teeth and bad breath are related in a way that both problems need to be cured or treated. Wisdom teeth may cause pain and infection in the mouth, in the head, and even in the neck, while bad breath, although causes no pain, greatly results in embarrassment.  If you suspect your wisdom teeth are erupting, have a dentist check them as early as possible. It could also explain the bad breath you are experiencing.

It is crucial that you bring these concerns to your dental care provider as soon as possible.  It is  for your oral and general well being to have access to good dental care from a family dentist that you can trust and rely on.  Mukilteo Dentist Dr. Onishi and other dental experts at Harbour Place Dental in Mukilteo WA  are well regarded and trusted by many families in Mukilteo, Everett, Mill Creek WA area. The specialists at Harbour Place Dental go above and beyond when it comes to taking gentle care of their patients and help them preserve a healthy smile. Give them  a call  at (425) 493-8111 or visit their website and contact them in private or e-mail at  harbourpldental@gmail.com and have your condition assessed immediately. They will recommend the best course of action for you.

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