Wisdom teeth are called the third teeth (molars). They are known to appear after all the rest and bear such a name because they erupt in late teens or even early twenties when a person admittedly and eventually becomes wise. There are supposed to be four of them; but there can be three, or none. Frequently they lead to the condition when a mouth is overcrowded and cause various dental problems.

The condition is characterized by the certain symptoms. First of all, the person feels irritation in the mouth, then – pain. When a wisdom tooth starts to grow, it can make the cheek swell. In general the infection that is found around a wisdom tooth is called pericoronitis. This infection is liable to spread further and affect other areas like throat therefore causing sour throat and nausea. Infection is also able to evoke pus around gyms. The latter become often red, inflamed and swollen. Further from the throat lymph glands can also be affected. A person will find it difficult to brush the teeth and make chewing movements without feeling some pain. Cysts or tumors can also be frequently found around wisdom teeth. In some cases their growth is accompanied with headaches; almost always – with bad breath.

This is not a very pleasant condition and there is no necessity to endure it without a relief. There are pain medications that simply relieve the suffering. Moreover warm salt water is a good help for the gyms. If the pain is severe you can apply for the help of antibiotics; but consult your doctor before taking any. Regular dental check-ups will help to prevent the condition and cure it in early stage of development. Wisdom teeth are located at the back of the mouth and are quickly ruined; very frequently they are removed because there is no exact necessity in them and they just cause pain. In some cases they require surgical removal.

The best way to avoid undesired conditions is to take care about your teeth and gyms, strictly specking practice good dental hygiene.