is your hear suppose to hurt when your wisdom teeth start to grow in?

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Mine does

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It is not uncommon for erupting wisdom teeth to refer pain back to your ear. Your body is wired with a lot of crossover from different sources of innervation, sometimes when one nerve is stimulated, it is not uncommon to feel a sensation somewhere else - this is called referred pain. Usually erupting wisdom teeth have a small flap of gum tissue that covers over the occlusal (biting) surface of the molar, this flap is called an operculum. Sometimes this operculum can become inflamed and even the opposing tooth can bite into it. It is also possible to get a small soft tissue infection under this flap of tissue, this is a result of either entrapment of food debris or another source of bacteria. Irrigate this area well and constantly, but my best advise is to see your dentist so he/she can evaluate them. They can decide if it is normal and whether or not the wisdom teeth will have sufficient room to fully erupt - otherwise, they may suggest having them extracted!

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