Question 1

a year ago my lower left wisdom tooth erupted, since then i have noticed that my jaw has been popping and clicked from time to time. it isn't painful though but whenever i tried to open my mouth wide, it will make my jaw popped. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

WISDOM TOOTH: Please consult with a Dentist. You may need to have your wisdom teeth removed.

Question 2

is a wisdom tooth erupting always painful?

Accepted Answer

No: If there is room for it to fully erupt into its proper position then you may just have some "teething" type discomfort.

Question 3

how do i tell if the pain is from a wisdom tooth erupting or an infection?

Accepted Answer

Get to your dentist: The best advice is to get to the dentist to determine what is causing the pain. This will dictate the course of treatment for the pain. Many times, the erupting wisdom tooth may be the cause of the infection. If bacteria gets under the gum of the erupting wisdom tooth, it can cause an infection. By seeing your dentist, he/she can do the proper exam and determine the proper treatment.

Question 4

my gum is hard and feels square. painful too. could it be wisdom tooth erupting?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: It really depends on where this mysterious square is located. To determine what this hard protrusion is, please see a local dentist for an exam.

Question 5

how does one tell if a wisdom tooth erupting and not just a regular tooth ache?

Accepted Answer

See your dentist: If you get an exam it may be able to help determine if it is one tooth another or both.  Decay may be present or you may just have tenderness where the tooth is trying to come through.  You may need to have them removed.  You will only know if you go in to have them checked out.

Question 6

what are the chances of my wisdom tooth erupting to take the place of my lower second molar if i extracted it? i'm 35 yrs old.

Accepted Answer

Need to see xray: At your age, if the wisdom tooth has not erupted it is probably horizontally impacted, making the chances of your scenario zero. Restore the second molar if you can

Question 7

28 yr old female, experiencing swollen gum behind lower back molar- left side. hurts mostly when touched. never had bottom wisdom teeth, only the 2 top ones came in my early 20s. could this be a wisdom tooth erupting? swelling is in that area.

Accepted Answer

See DDS: Contact your dentist for a clinical and radiographic examination to determine if the third molar is present and the treatment plan.

Question 8

how long does it take for the wisdom tooth to erupt?

Accepted Answer

Variable: It can take quite a while and sometimes it will never fully erupt.

Question 9

25 y.o.one wisdom tooth partially erupted since 2010.somedays the gum around and above this tooth suddenly starts bleeding for a while.why?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation: If the gum bleeds, it is inflamed. Food or bacteria being trapped.

Question 10

i had a tooth extraction 2 years ago in the bottom.now my wisdom tooth is erupting same area.do i need to remove it or will it be fine since i have room for it?

Accepted Answer

Dentist:   I would have your dentist evaluate rather then relying on input from unknown providers who have never looked in your mouth. Be well.

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A year ago my lower left wisdom tooth erupted, since then i have noticed that my jaw has been popping and clicked from time to time. it isn't painful though but whenever i tried to open my mouth wide, it will make my jaw popped. is this normal?

A member asked:

Is a wisdom tooth erupting always painful?

A member asked:

How do i tell if the pain is from a wisdom tooth erupting or an infection?

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My gum is hard and feels square. painful too. could it be wisdom tooth erupting?

A member asked:

How does one tell if a wisdom tooth erupting and not just a regular tooth ache?

A member asked:

What are the chances of my wisdom tooth erupting to take the place of my lower second molar if i extracted it? i'm 35 yrs old.

A member asked:

28 yr old female, experiencing swollen gum behind lower back molar- left side. hurts mostly when touched. never had bottom wisdom teeth, only the 2 top ones came in my early 20s. could this be a wisdom tooth erupting? swelling is in that area.

A member asked:

How long does it take for the wisdom tooth to erupt?

A member asked:

25 y.o.one wisdom tooth partially erupted since 2010.somedays the gum around and above this tooth suddenly starts bleeding for a while.why?

A member asked:

I had a tooth extraction 2 years ago in the bottom.now my wisdom tooth is erupting same area.do i need to remove it or will it be fine since i have room for it?

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