What is a wisdom tooth and why is it important?

The main causes of wisdom tooth pain

Wisdom tooth pain can have various reasons. In the following, we examine the most important of them: 1\. Not enough space in the jaw In many people, the jaw is not large enough for the wisdom teeth to grow in properly. This causes pressure on the adjacent teeth and severe pain. 2\. Latent or semi-latent growth Sometimes the wisdom tooth does not come out completely from the gum and part of it remains in the bone or gum tissue. This condition causes inflammation, pain and even infection. 3\. Gingival infection and inflammation Imperfect growth of wisdom teeth can cause the accumulation of bacteria around it. These bacteria lead to gingivitis, bad breath and severe pain. 4\. Pressure on adjacent teeth Wisdom teeth may put pressure on the side teeth and cause displacement, decay or pain in other teeth. 5\. Cyst or tumor In rare cases, wisdom teeth can be associated with the formation of cysts or tumors that require immediate surgery.