A member asked:
If the wisdom teeth don't have enough space on the dental arches to erupt which can be the effect on a tmj joint ( which is already degenerated)?
11 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Yes: If there isn't enough space for your wisdom teeth, it's likely your jaw hasn't fully developed. If your jaws aren't developed then your bite is off causing TMJ tmd symptoms.
Answered 9/14/2015
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Could create a prob: If the wisdom teeth don't have enough space to erupt, and you already have a degenerated TMJ joint, it could lead to more problems. The wisdom tooth/teeth can push against the other teeth causing shifting and changes in the bite. Also can damage the teeth in front of them. Need to have a thorough history, exam and consultation.
Answered 2/7/2017
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Hard to say: Typically wisdom teeth do not affect TMJ issues. I would suggest seeing a dentist to evaluate the degenerative process of your TMJ joint. Erupting wisdom teeth can put pressure on the existing teeth and cause a lot of pain in the area so you should have the wisdom teeth evaluated as well.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Unrelated: The room that wisdom teeth either have or don't have to erupt has no relationship to presence or absence of TMJ problems.
Answered 3/21/2015
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