NHS article<\/a> is not specific to wisdom tooth pain, but hopefully it will help give you some answers.<\/p>\nIs Severe Wisdom Tooth Pain An Emergency?<\/h2>\n
Pain when your wisdom teeth come through is so common it is considered normal. However, how bad is too bad?<\/p>\n
Obviously we are all different, and we all tolerate pain in different ways. If your wisdom tooth pain is stopping your from functioning, you know it\u2019s time to do something about it.<\/p>\n
If the area becomes swollen and infected, this is classed as an emergency – the infection must be treated, generally with antibiotics.<\/p>\n
Once the infection is dealt with, your dentist can help you work out what to do next – whether the teeth have to be removed or whether you can deal with it until they grow through.<\/p>\n
If you can think of nothing else but the pain from your teeth, or the pain is spreading to your face, neck and head, it is definitely time to do something about it.<\/p>\n
You can either book an emergency visit with your dentist, or book into see your GP, or if neither of these are available then you can always go to your local minor injuries or A&E.<\/p>\n
Why Does Wisdom Tooth Hurt So Bad?<\/h2>\n
Wisdom tooth pain is notorious. Most of us have experienced it, to some degree, at some point in our lives.<\/p>\n
The reason for this is partly because they are big teeth! Our ancestors would have needed them for grinding up tough plant materials, so they have to be strong.<\/p>\n
Another reason is that they emerge into a mouth that is already filled with teeth, and they can often become impacted.<\/p>\n
An impacted wisdom tooth is one that cannot emerge from the gum line, because it comes into contact with other teeth that stop it from growing out as it should.<\/p>\n
Cavities can also cause problems with wisdom teeth – they are at the very back of the mouth and as such they are often harder to clean.<\/p>\n
If you have any concerns about your wisdom teeth, your first port of call should always be your dentist – they can help you to fix the problem.<\/p>\n
In the meantime, have a look at this video that might help you out with the pain:<\/p>\n