The Dangers of Impacted Wisdom Teeth

Wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, are the last teeth to emerge in the mouth, typically appearing during late adolescence or early adulthood, and sometimes even later.

Impacted wisdom teeth occur when these teeth do not have enough space to emerge or grow properly, leading to abnormal alignment, direction, or positioning in the jaw. When this happens, wisdom teeth lose their functional and aesthetic value and can cause complications that significantly affect oral health.

Signs of Impacted Wisdom Teeth

According to Dr. Luke Denness, an Australian expert in Dental Care and Implantology at Hanoi French Hospital, some peopl with impacted wisdom teeth may not experience any problems, while others may show symptoms that are more obvious.

Such symptoms can include:

• Pain or swelling around the jaw

• Red, swollen, or bleeding gums

• Bad breath and a bitter taste in the mouth

• Sore throat and difficulty opening the mouth

• Fatigue and mild fever

• Swollen lymph nodes under the jaw

In most cases, impacted wisdom teeth need to be removed to prevent severe oral health complications such as:

• Damage to adjacent teeth

• Infection

• Tooth decay

• Nerve damage

Many people worry about whether wisdom tooth extraction is dangerous. In reality, extracting a wisdom tooth is safe and does not pose any health risks if performed correctly by a skilled dentist with the support of modern equipment.

In difficult cases, if the above criteria are not met, wisdom tooth extraction can be quite dangerous and may lead to complications such as prolonged bleeding, nerve damage, leaving tooth roots behind due to insufficient expertise, or anesthetic toxicity from improper dosage or methods not tailored to the patient's specific condition.

At Hanoi French Hospital, to ensure the safety of wisdom tooth extraction, when removed under general anesthesia patients undergo basic health screening, including blood pressure measurement, blood clotting tests, and blood tests.

If there are any underlying conditions such as blood disorders, cardiovascular diseases, or diabetes, a multidisciplinary consultation will be conducted to determine the most appropriate treatment.

With an internationally trained team of doctors and state-of-the-art medical equipment meeting Western standards, patients can rest assured of receiving the best care available.

For more information or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Luke Denness or other specialists at HFH, please call us on our hotline on 024 3577 1100, contact our Facebook page "Hanoi French Hospital," or message our Zalo official account at zalo.me/2008009049335817955.