How to Manage Wisdom Tooth Cheek Biting

| How to Manage Wisdom Tooth Cheek Biting |

Hello, this is Seoul Centum Dental Clinic.

Today, I’d like to explain in detail the wisdom tooth issue that many people ask about,

especially the symptom of cheek biting.

Even if the wisdom tooth comes in straight,

this can still happen,

so if you’ve recently become interested in wisdom teeth,

reading through this may be helpful.^^

1. Causes of wisdom tooth cheek biting

Not enough space for the wisdom tooth to erupt

If the jaw is small,

the wisdom tooth at the very back may not have enough space to come in.

Because it tries to erupt in a narrow area,

it may grow at an abnormal angle,

as if it is lying down.

Biting unconsciously

Sometimes the cheek is bitten while eating,

and sometimes it happens unconsciously due to habits such as clenching the teeth during sleep.

A clenching habit can have other negative effects as well,

not just wisdom tooth cheek biting,

so it would be better to correct it, right?

2. Do wisdom teeth need to be extracted?

Recommended to remove the root cause

If the wisdom tooth has erupted properly,

or if you are reluctant to have it extracted,

it may not be removed.

In such cases, there are other methods,

such as slightly shaving the tooth.

This part should be discussed after visiting the clinic for a consultation.

However, because this method does not remove the cause,

for a definite effect,

wisdom tooth extraction is recommended.

4. Treatment for wisdom tooth cheek biting

Then how can we remove the root cause?

To treat it, you should first visit the dental clinic

and receive a diagnosis.

Through X-ray or 3D CT imaging,

the location, angle, and shape of the wisdom tooth

are analyzed accurately to determine whether extraction is necessary.

🦷Wisdom tooth extraction process🦷
✅Determine the location and angle through X-ray and 3D CT✅Incise the gum after anesthesia✅Cut into pieces or extract whole, depending on size and shape✅Finish with suturing✅Remove stitches after 1–2 weeks

Today we looked at the cheek biting symptom like this.

Was it easy to understand?

Wisdom teeth are difficult to manage

not only because of cheek biting,

but also because they can affect surrounding teeth,

so many people choose to have them removed.

If it is difficult to decide on extraction by yourself,

as mentioned above,

please visit the clinic and receive a detailed consultation

through X-ray and CT imaging.

If you are worried not because of cheek biting

but because of an impacted wisdom tooth,

reading the post below may be helpful.

If you have any more questions,

feel free to leave a comment!

Thank you for reading this long post today.

This post was written in compliance with the Medical Service Act.

All treatments may have side effects, so sufficient consultation with medical professionals is necessary.