How to Treat Wisdom Teeth in Children?

Children's wisdom teeth should undergo a comprehensive examination at the hospital. If they have no impact on other teeth, they can be temporarily left untreated. However, if there are obvious symptoms, especially those affecting the health of adjacent teeth, causing swelling and pain, developing oral ulcers, or experiencing pericoronitis, it is best to have the wisdom teeth extracted promptly to avoid causing greater harm.

Children can visit the hospital for a comprehensive dental examination to appropriately select safe and effective treatment methods based on the results. If the wisdom tooth is underneath the gums, a small incision can be made in the gums to assist in the growth of the wisdom tooth. However, it should be noted that treatment cannot be performed during periods of tooth pain and swelling, and medication with good anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects can be taken.

1. Oral Ulcers: Before wisdom teeth erupt, due to insufficient space for germination, the tooth crown may be partially exposed or abnormal, causing partial coverage of some teeth. There may be gaps between teeth, which can easily accumulate food debris. If brushing and rinsing are not performed regularly, it can easily lead to the formation of oral ulcers.

2. Easy to Cause Pericoronitis: The growth of wisdom teeth can lead to insufficient space for teeth, resulting in pericoronitis. Initially, the growth of wisdom teeth may cause tooth pain, swelling, or inflammation. To avoid recurrent issues, it is recommended to visit the hospital to extract the wisdom teeth after the inflammation has subsided, thus preventing repeated occurrences and causing inconvenience to individuals.