Why Do Wisdom Teeth Cause Pain?

• Impaction: Wisdom tooth is stuck and cannot fully erupt — pressure causes pain
• Pericoronitis: Infection of the gum tissue around a partially erupted wisdom tooth
• Decay: Wisdom teeth are difficult to clean and prone to cavities
• Cyst formation: Fluid-filled sacs can form around impacted wisdom teeth
• Damage to adjacent teeth: Impacted wisdom teeth can push against the second molar
• Eruption pain: Normal discomfort as the tooth pushes through the gum

Signs Your Wisdom Teeth May Need Removal

Pain or swelling at the back of the mouth. Difficulty opening the mouth. Bad taste or odor near the back teeth. Gum swelling or redness around the wisdom tooth. Jaw stiffness. Headaches. Crowding of other teeth. X-rays showing impaction or insufficient space.

Home Remedies While You Wait

Rinse with warm salt water. Take over-the-counter pain relievers (ibuprofen is most effective). Apply a cold pack to the outside of the face. Keep the area clean by gently rinsing after meals. Call 786-600-0494 for a same-day appointment if pain is severe or you have swelling or fever.

Wisdom Tooth Removal at Cool Smilez

We perform wisdom tooth extractions at our Hialeah and Miami Gardens offices. Simple erupted wisdom teeth can often be removed in a straightforward extraction. Impacted wisdom teeth may require surgical extraction. We use local anesthesia and offer sedation options for patient comfort.