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When a wisdom tooth that is embedded in the jaw it is called what?
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Impacted.
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What is the difference between a molar tooth and a wisdom tooth?
A wisdom tooth is one of the three molars. A molar is defined as a tooth with four cusps or points, and the wisdom tooth is simply the last molar to erupt and farthest back in the jaw.
What are the symptoms of an impacted tooth?
The movement of an erupting wisdom tooth and any subsequent impaction may produce pain at the back of the jaw.
What are the symptoms of a wisdom tooth growing in?
Everyone is different. My sister had no symptoms at all. With me my jaw hurt where my wisdom tooth was trying to come in, I also ran a fever and had diarrhea. I had to have all 4 of mine cut out. With me, I experienced some jaw pain around the TMJ joint, and also had frequent headaches. Also, severe pressure in the jaw can be a sign of wisdom teeth coming in.
The lower part of the tooth that fits into a socket in the jaw is called the?
The part of the tooth that fits into the socket of the jaw(mandible) or maxilla(for upper teeth) is the "root" of the tooth.
If a bottom wisdom tooth is horizontally impacted and not erupted could it still you putting pressure on the tooth next to it and causing pain along the jaw?
yes.
When your wisdom tooth grows in do you feel a ball on the side of your jaw or the side of your gums and the top of your gum is soft as if you may begin to grow a tooth?
yes
What could be wrong if you have jaw pain and some ear pain but no tooth pain?
It could very well be a wisdom tooth trying to cut. When a wisdom tooth begins to cut, it can move several teeth in the process and cause some jaw pain. The ear pain could be drainage if a wisdom tooth is cutting. A few painkillers are your best bet to help the pain, or you could opt to have the wisdom teeth removed surgically. It could also be a sinus infection or infection in a root tooth. A dentist's x-ray is the best plan.
What color are wisdom teeth sutures?
i had a wisdom tooth removed on the left side of my lower jaw on wednesday. my sutures are white. hope this helps. oh and they hurt like hell!
How is a tooth attached to the bone of the jaw?
The root ot a tooth is attached to an alevouls (socket in the jaw bone) as follows: Dentin (from the tooth) attaches to a substance called cementum; cementum attaches to a periodontal ligament; the ligament attaches to the jaw bone
Is it possible for an upper wisdom tooth that is coming in to prevent full range of motion in your jaw?
Yes. I had that. My wisdom tooth was coming out wrong. It was coming out sideways instead of top side up. I had to have all 4 of my wisdom teeth cut out. You should see your dentist and they can do an x-ray and tell.
What is the membrane that anchors the tooth to the jaw?
The "membrane that links a tooth the the bone of the jaw is called periodontal ligament. It is made of fibrous tissue arranged in groups of collagen fibres.
Can numbness in face and jaw and a burning tongue be caused by a wisdom tooth?
Yes. Although it is relatively rare, an impacted wisdom tooth could cause those symptoms. It is possible that the impacted tooth is impinging on a branch of the trigeminal nerve, which gives sensation to the jaw and tongue. A more serious condition would be a dentigerous cyst, which would also be associated with an impacted tooth. Your best course of actrion if you are experiencing these symptoms would be to consult with your dentist or an oral surgeon.
