Does an Impacted Wisdom Tooth Stop Growing?

1. Impacted wisdom teeth will typically stop growing when there is no space for movement.

2. Impacted teeth refer to teeth that are partially erupted or unable to erupt at all and will not erupt spontaneously in the future. This abnormal eruption is caused by obstructions from adjacent teeth, bone, or soft tissue. The causes of these obstructions are multifaceted, with jawbone degeneration being the primary reason. Other factors include insufficient wear, changes in tooth eruption angle, and genetics. The most commonly affected areas are the third molars of the mandible, the third molars of the maxilla, and the maxillary canines. Among them, impacted third molars are also known as impacted wisdom teeth. If impacted wisdom teeth are trapped by adjacent teeth and have no space to move, they will usually stop growing.

3. Impacted wisdom teeth can cause symptoms such as gum swelling and pain, toothache, facial swelling, pain when eating, oral limitation, and bad breath. They may also be accompanied by conditions such as pericoronitis, which requires active treatment. Hydrogen peroxide solution and saline can be used to repeatedly rinse the impacted wisdom teeth, followed by drying the area and applying iodine glycerin for anti-inflammatory purposes. Antibiotics such as amoxicillin and metronidazole can also be used under the guidance of a doctor. In necessary cases, wisdom teeth can be extracted.

4. Avoid eating for 2 hours, do not rinse your mouth, do not brush your teeth for 24 hours, do not lick or suck the wound to prevent blood clots from falling off and affecting wound healing. The diet should mainly consist of light and easily digestible soft foods, avoiding spicy and stimulating foods.