Impacted Wisdom Teeth
Known Symptoms
- Pain or swelling at the back of the mouth.
- Redness or tenderness of the gums.
- Difficulty opening the mouth or chewing.
- Signs of infection such as bad breath or pus discharge.
Known Causes
- Insufficient space in the jaw.
- Abnormal growth angle of the wisdom tooth.
- Genetic factors.
Care
- Clinical dental examination.
- Dental X-rays to assess tooth position and surrounding structures.
- Monitoring if asymptomatic.
- Surgical extraction if pain, infection, or risk of complications is present.
- Regular dental check-ups to detect problems early.
- Pain or swelling at the back of the mouth.
- Redness or tenderness of the gums.
- Difficulty opening the mouth or chewing.
- Signs of infection such as bad breath or pus discharge.
Featured Specialities
Our Speciality Services
Dental
Our Department of Dental, Clinical, Oral, and Maxillofacial Surgery delivers specialist care for complex dental, facial and oral conditions through a multidisciplinary team of surgeons, restorative dentists, orthodontists and allied specialists. We offer TMJ and facial pain clinics, advanced implant and zygomatic solutions, complex trauma and reconstructive surgery, orthodontics (including clear aligners), endodontics and pediatric/special-needs dentistry that is often supported by a dedicated dental operating theatre. Diagnosis and planning use digital tools (CBCT, intraoral scanning, CAD-CAM, and AI-assisted workflows), while integrated perioperative care, laser therapy, and rehabilitation ensure safe, coordinated outcomes.
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