| How to Succeed in Life as a Late Bloomer Posted: 21 Sep 2016 05:00 PM PDT Novelist Robert Louis Stephenson once said that "to be what we are, and to become what we are capable of becoming, is the only end in life."[1] In other words, the most worthwhile purpose in life is to become oneself, whatever that might mean to you. Individual development can unfold in diverse ways depending on one's life conditions.[2] So, it would be a mistake to expect personal development to conform to previously conceived expectations for it.[3] Just because you feel like you haven't reached your full potential by a certain age doesn't mean you'll never become what you are most capable of or truly desire. There are endless possibilities of what the mind and body can achieve, even later in life.[4] No matter what your age or social position, you can learn to actively pursue your desires. You might be a later bloomer who is just coming into your own later than those around you. EditUnderstanding and Pushing Your Boundaries - Determine if you might be a late bloomer. A late bloomer is someone who achieves their potential in some part of life later than their peers. A late bloomer is not a failure, he or she is just someone who succeeds later than others. There are many ways in which your "blooming" could be delayed:
 - Educational late bloomer. This could mean that your grades at school are so-so until suddenly you blossom and outstrip many of the other kids in one set of exams. Maybe you were able to connect what you were doing in school to some goal later in life. Or, you were able to use what you were learning about to somehow make your life better in the moment. Whatever the case, you will be most likely to bloom in an educational setting if you're able to find meaning in what you're learning.[5]
- Career late bloomer. It could also be that you have spent the first 15 - 20 years of your adult life wondering what career you want. Then, you suddenly fall into it and do brilliantly. Blooming in a career requires that you find passion in what you do. You might fee passionate about the people you work with or the things you accomplish.[6] If you don't feel passionate about these things, try asking your friends or loved ones if they have been able to find that in their career. Or, you could try looking for new lines of work that might meet the important human need for passion.
- Social late bloomer. When everyone else was racking up their firsts, the idea of making new friends and dating was foreign, perhaps terrifying, to you. That is, until one day you realize that talking to people isn't nearly as scary as it seems, and your social circle unfolds.
- Consider your constraints. Especially early in life, many of our decisions are based on the degree to which we feel safe in our environment. Equally important is our ability to form interpersonal attachments with other people.[7] Even later on in life, fears stemming from childhood insecurities can constrain our actions.
- By experimenting with the limitations of your environment you can challenge your insecurities. In doing so, you can discover new possibilities for your life.[8]
- To move beyond your constraints, you'll need to try new things in many parts of your life. Any chance you can, you should try to expose yourself to new experiences. Later steps provide some specific suggestions.
- Experiment with your daily activities and your environment. Psychologists believe that our individual capacities are intimately connected to the environments we inhabit.[9] Experiment with these life conditions by pushing yourself beyond your comfort zone.
- For example, imagine you spend most of your time either alone in your home or isolated in an office at work. You'll be quite unlikely to develop a capacity for traits like physical health or sociability. This will be true even if these traits are part of your genetic makeup.
- To move beyond these limitations, you might join a weekly physical exercise class. Or, you could just commit to going on more walks in the park. Either way, experiencing a change of scenery or pushing your body to do something new can open you up to new emotions and ideas about what's possible.
- Develop new relationships. If you hang out with the same people every single day, you could be hindering your capacity to grow in new ways. Coming in contact with people who have opposing views to yours can expand what you think is possible for yourself and the world.
- Spending time with new people can expand your horizons. It can challenge stereotypes and prejudices and expose you to new ways of living.[10]
- Strike up a conversation with a stranger at a coffee shop, or join a meetup group with people that you share a common interest with.
- If you feel unable to meet new people but still want someone new to talk to, consider seeing a mental health professional or life coach. They can provide a supportive ear and offer strategies for pushing beyond your comfort zone with others.
- Reconsider your perception of yourself. We often hold ourselves back from reaching our potentials because of unrealistic ideals about who we should be.[11] These could come from your childhood, perhaps from your parents' expectations. Even a quick comparison of facebook pages can create unrealistic expectations about life.
- Whatever the source of these perceptions, it's important to challenge them when you feel they are holding you back. When they arise, take a deep breath and focus on what you can do in the present moment to make your life better.
- Try grounding your expectations for the future in your perceptions of the present moment. Focus on the process of building towards your goal as opposed to the end outcome itself.
- For example, imagine you have the thought that you need a new friend. Consider how you might go about achieving this goal starting in the present moment. Can you just make a new friend by willing it, or will you have to talk to a new person first? Perhaps simply surrounding yourself with new people is a necessary first step.
- Avoid comparing your life to others. We are each unique human beings, with distinctive bodily capacities and biological compositions. This means we are all going to develop according to different rhythms and paces. People meet supposed developmental milestones at different rates and in their own ways.[12]
 - The late 20s is the time many peoples' brains and bodies stop developing at the relatively steady rate they had before. Nonetheless, the body retains a certain plasticity throughout life. This creates a potential for sometimes dramatic changes in personality and behavior, even later in life.[13]
- No two bodies will develop according to the same rhythms and trajectories. That means it's ok for you to reach cultural and biological milestones at different points in your life than others. It might even be ok sometimes to not even reach them at all.
- Puberty, for example, can begin within a broad range of ages. It will often vary depending upon factors like race, body fat composition, and stress.[14] There's no point trying to force your body to reach puberty before it's ready. You'll just put undue pressure on yourself to be something you're not.
- If you notice yourself comparing your life and abilities to other people, take a deep breath and try to focus on the present moment. Finding joy and passion in the activities you partake in during your everyday life is the best way to bloom into yourself at any age.
- Practicing deep breathing exercises or mindfulness. Meditation and breathing exercises can direct your attention to your bodily processes in the present moment. These are great tools for managing obsessive and/or unwanted thoughts about the past or future.[15]
- For some simple meditation, sit in a comfortable place with your hands in your lap. Take deep, slow breaths and feel the air moving through your body. Focus all your attention on your breathing. If your thoughts start to stray, refocus on your breathing and the present moment.[16]
- As you become more skilled at focusing on the present, allow yourself to gravitate towards activities that interest you. This way, you goals and expectations for the future can develop out of your own desires and passions.
EditMaking the Most of Your Strengths - Get in touch with your introspective side. Late bloomers are often deep, reflective thinkers. They often have the tendency to try to control more aspects of life than their peers.[17] You are likely a clever person; find a way to use your reflective nature to your advantage.
- Your tendency toward reflection and control may mean that others achieve their goals faster than you. But, because you take the time for careful thought, when you get an opportunity you may be more able and ready to take the helm.
- Practice creative writing. If you find yourself at home more than you'd like, or are just looking a way to spend some time, try practicing creative writing. This could be in the form of poetry or prose. Either way, creative writing can be a great way to tap into your creative side.[18] This can help you blossom into something unexpected.
- Try making art or music. If creative writing isn't for you, maybe visual art or music are. These activities can also help you get in touch with your creativity.
- Record your thoughts. Keeping track of your thoughts and ideas can help you get in touch with your desires and potential. Further, your process of getting to where you are may help someone else, especially other family members.
 - Traits like yours can be inherited. If your children or another family member can learn from your experiences, you will have made life better for someone else.
- Keep a daily journal. Journaling can be a great way to explore your emotions and allow them to flow more freely into your everyday life.[19] Don't try to force your writing into a particular structure. Instead, write down anything that comes into your mind. Sit down and start free associating--you might be amazed at what comes out through your fingertips. This can also be a good way to encourage introspection and deep thinking.
- Keep an "ideas book" handy. Keep a notebook in which you write down your ideas, perhaps next to your bed or in your bag. This can help you in moments of indecisiveness or faltering confidence. Whenever ideas strike you, write them down. Late bloomers are often full of ideas, sometimes so many that they don't know what to do with them. You may be wading in indecisiveness when an idea comes to you. But, that idea has significance and may be useful later on when you come back to it.[20]
- Know your strong points. Late bloomers often have several qualities that are very valuable. These include reflection, consideration and patience. Late bloomers often have a high capacity for abstract thinking and creativity.[21]
- Use these strengths to build up your self-confidence and to bolster yourself during life's low points.
- Because of your patience and reflective nature, others may turn to you when they have personal problems. Use your skills to help them. Your patience and consideration are also characteristics you can use in choosing a career or lifestyle. For example, you might make a great counselor or academic.
- Trust yourself and your abilities. You are making progress and can overcome life's challenges. If you start to falter, use self-talk to remind yourself that you are a competent person with valuable skills.
- Your achievements may take longer than others. But remember that instant achievement is not always a fairytale come true. Many people are afraid to take positive steps because they feel rushed and do not know what they're doing. Late bloomers avoid that feeling by taking their time and making sure they do know what they're doing.
- At the same time, learn from your mistakes. The obstacles you encounter along the road to success aren't personal failures. They can be a source of valuable insights into how to do things better next time.[22]
- Enjoy your successes and build on them. When you achieve something important in life, recognize your achievement. Use that success to motivate you to accomplish even more.[23]
- It may have taken you a long time to achieve your goals. But, as a result, you probably know what you are doing far more than those who got there earlier.
- People may start to come to you for help as they notice your experience and knowledge. You have taken the time to think deeply about life. Further, you have reached your own conclusions rather than just adopting those of others.
- Help other late bloomers to find their path in life. Reassure them that they are not left behind or less intelligent than other human beings. We're all worthy and we all have a purpose.
- Cultivate a sense of humor. Laugh often, especially at yourself. Laughter reduces stress and makes life's challenges easier to handle
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| How to Celebrate the Autumn Equinox Posted: 21 Sep 2016 09:00 AM PDT The autumnal equinox is the first day of fall. It is celebrated by many different cultures and plays a significant role in some beliefs. For most people, fall is a time that ushers in harvests, preserving food for the upcoming months, enjoyment of the colors of the changing leaves and beginning to prepare oneself both physically and psychologically for the upcoming colder months. For Keats, the famous poet, fall was the "season of mists and mellow fruitfulness". A beautiful season, fall is filled with color, crisp days and provides an excuse to indulge in great foods. And it all begins with the first day of fall––here are some fun ways to celebrate the autumnal equinox. - Understand the meanings associated with the autumnal equinox. This is the day when both the daytime and nighttime are of the same length, which has been long interpreted to mean that the world is in balance. Once the autumnal equinox passes, the nights begin to get longer and the temperatures will start to fall. Autumn is a time of dual purpose––it is time to gather the main harvests and it is time to determine what is needed for the upcoming winter. This is also about balance and as such, fall is considered the season of balance, a time during which you can restore balance to your own life.
- Consider staying up during the night to welcome autumn. Many people like to welcome in fall by remaining awake all night, to honor the equal length of day and night. Perhaps tie this in with a celebration with friends, by holding a small dinner party which features autumn flavors, such as squash, pears and apples. If you're not so keen on an all-night vigil, stay up until midnight instead.
- Build or set up a monument to autumn. If you want to share your joy at the arrival of fall, consider building or placing a monument featuring autumnal items like pumpkins and straw in your yard. Ideas for what to do include a scarecrow or an animal you like, a pattern, or even spelling out words such as "Welcome to fall!". Your monument could also be an expression of your gratitude for the harvest from the Earth.
- Be creative. For those who love craft, it's a great time to start some fall-inspired craft. There are all sorts of fall crafts you might like to try. A few ideas include: Carve some shrunken apple heads, make leaf prints, craft a fall wreath, frame fall foliage for decoration and use harvested corn to make corn stalk decorations. For those who love food craft, fall is the ideal time to get into making preserves, pickles, bottles of drink, sauces and frozen goodies.
- Make a list of your inner harvest. An inner harvest refers to all the achievements and experiences that you have had or felt during the past few seasons. This is a way of restoring gratitude into your life, as you realize what you have done and how you have coped with challenges during the past months.
- Take this opportunity to consolidate your energy and to fine-tune what you've achieved since spring.
- Be grateful for what you have.
- Express your fall awe. If you're a photographer, artist or writer, try to capture the essence of fall in photo, artwork or word form. Don't just focus on the changing leaves and bountiful harvests; consider the deeper meanings of the season as they resonate with you. Perhaps this is a time of necessary change for you and expressing this through your creativity is a great way to get started.
- Contemplate. This is a season when the buzzing activity of summer dies down and the excitement of life outdoors begins to relax into the more evenly paced, more predictable rhythm of fall. Think about the ways you have neglected your inner growth and how this might be remedied.
- Meditate or do tai-chi. Try to find your balance, in the same way that the world finds its balance on the autumnal equinox.
- Seek to improve your health. This is as good a time as any to restore healthful balance to your life. There are delicious foods from harvest to help you cleanse and keep to a healthy diet at this time of year, such as apples, grapes, peaches, plums, pears, watermelon, celery, squash, eggplants, tomatoes, zucchini, bell peppers and more. All of these healthy foods can be incorporated into a healthful lifestyle diet that keeps you fit and energetic. Where you can, support the growers of organic produce, which helps to sustain healthier soils and wildlife as part of the growing balance.
- Weigh yourself. On the day of the fall equinox, the sun enters the sign of Libra, the constellation of scales. Are you happy with the weight reflected back at you? If not, what do you wish to do about it?
- If you're not already exercising regularly, make today the day you begin exercising again. Start with gentle exercise that allows you to ease into the rhythm, such as stretches, walking yoga or pilates. Take up an exercise that you've long wanted to try, such as cycling, jogging or swimming. Most sports can be continued either outdoors or in indoor arenas during winter, so don't let the colder days ahead put you off sparking this change.
- Focus on improving your breathing and posture. Good breathing and posture will help to restore energy to your body and can help you cope better with the respiratory illnesses the colder months bring.
- Turn your home into a haven. Fall is the time of the year when people begin to turn from outdoor pursuits and start moving back indoors more often. (Of course, this shouldn't stop you from making the most of the glorious sunny fall days outside!) This is a good time to restore balance in the home, to give it a spruce up before the upcoming fall celebrations such as Halloween and Thanksgiving come and before winter arrives. Add some fall decorations to bring on the festive fall spirit.
- Bring more light into your home. As the days will start to shorten from the autumnal equinox, consider how you'll be able to bring more light into your home. Consider making some homemade candles and check out ways to hold back window dressings so that more light can stream inside. Good lighting will keep your spirits buoyed.
- Don't neglect the energies in your workplace either. Now is a good time to clear out the clutter on the desk, shift around furniture and even trade places with another person. Remove things that have piled up in corners, replace worn signs and refresh the communal drink and food items.
- Honor your ancestors. In Japan, it is traditional to visit the graves of ancestors around the time of the autumn equinox. This is a thoughtful tradition to build on for your own life, as a way of reconnecting with the past of your family and to remind yourself of your valuable place in the family tree.
- Get into your garden. After summer and after the harvests, your garden needs some tender loving care to ready it for winter. The autumnal equinox is a good day to jot down a plan for the following weeks of garden care ahead, to keep you organized and enthused about readying it for the colder months. It's also the ideal time to plant some crops that will produce during fall or even into winter, such as cauliflower, lettuce, red beet, radishes and shallots. Plan for when spring bulbs should be planted too, as many must be dug into the ground during fall.
- In some areas there are special autumnal equinox meetings; check out your local guides for more details.
- You're free to do all the above either alone, with a friend or in group.
- Look up what you believe special rituals are.
- The autumn equinox is celebrated in September if you live in the northern hemisphere and in March if you live in the southern hemisphere.
EditThings You'll Need - Craft or ingredient items for making things
- Cleaning gear for home and workplace
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| How to Deal with an Infected Wisdom Tooth Posted: 21 Sep 2016 01:00 AM PDT Wisdom teeth (third molars) get their name because they're usually the last teeth that come in, often when people are in their late adolescence.[1] (A few people do not have wisdom teeth at all.)[2] Having an infected wisdom tooth can be very unpleasant and will usually require immediate action. You can take a few steps to relieve the pain until you are able to see your dentist. EditCaring At Home - Identify the signs. Pericoronitis (the infection around the wisdom tooth) occurs when the tissue surrounding a wisdom tooth becomes inflamed and infected. It can be caused when only part of the tooth has "erupted" into the mouth, or if crowding near the wisdom teeth has made flossing and proper cleaning difficult.[3] To figure out whether your wisdom tooth is infected, it is important to be able to identify the tell-tale signs and symptoms. Look for the following:[4]
- Bright red gums or red with white spots on your gums. The gums will be inflamed around the particular tooth.
- Moderate to severe pain in your jaw and difficulty chewing. You may notice swelling that looks like a small lump in your cheek. The swollen area may also feel hot to the touch.[5]
- An unpleasant, metallic taste in your mouth. This is caused by the blood and pus at the site of the infection. You may also experience bad breath as a result.[6]
- Difficulty opening your mouth or swallowing. This may mean that the infection has spread from the gums to the surrounding muscles.[7]
- Fever. A temperature above 100 degrees F (37.8 degrees C) indicates that you have a fever, which means that your body is fighting off an infection. In severe cases, the infection may be accompanied by muscle weakness. If this is the case, you should contact a dentist or doctor immediately.
- In some cases, the root may also be infected. If this is the case, your dentist will likely extract the tooth.[8]
- Rinse your mouth with saltwater. Salt is naturally antiseptic. Using a saltwater rinse can help kill bacteria in your mouth.[9][10] Add ½ to 1 teaspoon of salt to 8 ounces of lukewarm water. Mix well to combine.[11]
- Take a mouthful of the rinse and swirl it around your mouth for 30 seconds, concentrating on the infected area to kill the bacteria.
- Spit out the salt water after 30 seconds — do not swallow. Repeat this process 3 to 4 times per day.
- You can use this treatment in combination with any antibiotics your dentist prescribes.
- Use a dental gel to relieve pain and inflammation. Depending where you live, it might possible to buy antibacterial dental gels at your local drugstore. These gels help to control the infection and alleviate any pain or inflammation.[12]
- To apply the gel, rinse your mouth thoroughly and apply one or two drops of the gel directly onto the infected area using a cotton applicator tip.
- Don't use your fingers to apply the gel as you risk introducing more bacteria.
- Apply the dental gel 3 to 4 times per day for best results.
- Relieve the pain. If you are experiencing severe discomfort as a result of the wisdom tooth infection, you can take a pain reliever that also relieves inflammation. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are usually available over the counter at pharmacies and drug stores.[13]
- Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), naproxen (Aleve), and aspirin are the most common NSAIDs. Do not give aspirin to children under age 18, as it has been linked to the development of Reye's Syndrome, which causes brain and liver damage.[14]
- Acetaminophen (paracetamol) is not an NSAID and does not reduce inflammation, but it can help relieve pain.[15]
- Follow the dosing instructions on the packaging, or as instructed by your doctor, and do not exceed the maximum dosage.
- Keep in mind that each drug has its own list of side effects, so read the product advice information on the packaging before taking any medication. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor if needed.
- Use an ice pack. If you don't want or can't take medication, apply an ice pack to the infected area. It will relieve pain and reduce the inflammation until you can seek treatment.[16] If the swelling is severe, seek emergency medical treatment.
- Pour ice cubes in a plastic bag or in a towel. Press the bag against the painful area for at least ten minutes.
- You can also use a bag of frozen vegetables, such as peas or corn. (Don't eat bagged veggies that have been thawed and refrozen.)
- Call your dentist. It is very important that you schedule an appointment with your dentist as soon as possible. If you do not get adequate medical treatment for your infection, it could spread to other parts of your mouth and body.[17]
- Pericoronitis may also lead to other complications such as gum disease, tooth decay and the development of cysts. More severe complications include swollen lymph nodes, sepsis, systemic infection, and possibly even death.
- If your dentist is too busy to see you immediately, visit an urgent care clinic or go to the hospital. Many have emergency dentists.
EditSeeing Your Dentist - Discuss the treatment with your dentist. S/he will examine the infected area and take an x-ray. to determine the severity of the situation and identify the best treatment.[18]
- S/he will examine the position of the tooth to see whether it has fully or partially emerged from the gums. Your dentist will also take note of the condition of the surrounding gums.
- If the wisdom tooth has not yet emerged, the dentist may need to perform an x-ray to locate the tooth and identify its position. These factors will influence whether or not the tooth will need to be removed.
- Don't forget your medical history. Your dentist will want to know if you're allergic to any medication.
- Ask about costs, risks, and benefits of treatment. Consult with your dentist about how much the procedure will cost. You should also ask about all the risks and benefits of the treatment, as well as any alternative treatments that may be an option.
- Don't be afraid to ask questions. You have the right to understand your medical care.
- Let your dentist clean the infected area. If the wisdom tooth is about to emerge from the gums without any problems and the infection is not too severe, the dentist may be able to clear the infection by simply cleaning the area with an antiseptic solution.
- The dentist will remove any infected tissue, pus, food debris or plaque from around the area. If there is an abscess on the gums, sometimes a small incision will be made to drain the pus.
- After the cleaning, your dentist will recommend home care for you to follow over the next few days. This might include mouth gels to bring down inflammation, antibiotics to fully clear the infection, and painkillers to relieve any pain.[19] Commonly prescribed antibiotics include Amoxicillin, Clindamycin, and Penicillin.[20]
- Prepare yourself for minor surgery. One of the main causes of wisdom tooth infection is when a section of gum covering the wisdom tooth — known as the gum flap —becomes infected due to bacteria, plaque and food debris becoming trapped underneath it. If the tooth is still buried within the gums (but is positioned to emerge from the gums correctly) it is often easier to remove the infected gum flap than the tooth itself.[21][22]
- Your dentist might schedule a minor surgical procedure called an 'operculectomy', in which the soft gum tissue covering the wisdom tooth is removed.[23]
- Once removed, the area will be a lot easier to keep clean and free of plaque and bacteria, which greatly reduces the chances of the wisdom tooth becoming reinfected.
- Before the procedure, your dentist will numb the area with a local anesthetic. S/he will then remove the infected tissue flap using surgical scalpel blades, lasers or electrocautery methods.[24]
- Consider a tooth extraction. If you have suffered from multiple infections and your wisdom tooth shows no sign of emerging on its own, it may be necessary to have the tooth removed. Extraction may also be necessary if the infection is very severe.[25]
- Depending on the position of the tooth, the extraction will be conducted by your dentist or by an oral surgeon.[26]
- The dentist will give you a local anaesthetic and will remove the tooth.[27]
- You may be prescribed antibiotics and painkillers to prevent further infection and relieve any pain. It is essential that you follow your dentist's advice regarding good oral hygiene practices.
- You will need to schedule a follow-up appointment with your dentist to inspect the gums to ensure they are healing properly. The dentist will check the positioning of the opposite wisdom tooth, in case it need to be removed also.
EditMaintaining Good Oral Hygiene - Brush your teeth twice a day. In order to avoid future infections, it is essential to maintain good oral hygiene. The first step to good oral hygiene is to brush your teeth twice a day using a soft-bristled toothbrush. Hard-bristled toothbrushes are too harsh and can wear away delicate tooth enamel.[28]
- Hold your toothbrush at 45-degree angle to your gumline.[29]
- Brush your teeth using small circular motions, rather than brushing back and forth (as this can damage tooth enamel).
- You should brush your teeth twice a day, for at least two minutes at a time. Make sure to brush down to the gum line and don't forget the teeth at the back.
- Floss daily. Flossing is just as important as brushing, as it removes built-up plaque and bacteria from between the teeth that the toothbrush cannot reach. If this plaque isn't removed, it can lead to tooth decay, infection and gum disease. Floss at least once a day.[30][31]
- Hold the floss firmly between both hands and work it gently down between the teeth using a gentle back and forth movement. Try not to "ping" it down onto the gums, as this is irritating to the gums and can cause bleeding.
- Curve the floss into a "C" shape against one tooth. Slide the floss gently between your tooth and your gum.
- Holding the floss tightly, rub the tooth with gentle back and forth motions.
- Make sure to floss between every tooth and at the backs of your rear molar. You should always rinse your mouth after flossing to remove the dislodged plaque and bacteria.
- Use an antiseptic mouthwash to kill bacteria. Using an antiseptic mouthwash helps to control the level of bacteria inside the mouth, while also keeping your breath nice and fresh. Look for one that has the ADA Seal of Acceptance; these have been approved by the American Dental Association as effective for your teeth.[32][33]
- You can use mouthwash before or after brushing. Pour a small cap-full of the mouthwash into your mouth and swish it between the teeth for approximately 30 seconds before spitting out.
- You can use a commercial brand antiseptic mouthwash, or simply rinse your mouth with undiluted chlorhexidine, which is available at most pharmacies.[34]
- If you find the "burn" of mouthwash too strong, look for an alcohol-free version.
- Schedule a dental check-up. Scheduling regular check-ups with your dentist is the best preventative measure you can take to avoid wisdom tooth infection and other dental issues.[35]
- You should see your dentist every six months, particularly if your wisdom teeth have not yet emerged. Your dentist may recommend that you visit more frequently if you have certain health issues.
- Don't smoke. Avoid smoking or using tobacco products when suffering from an infected wisdom tooth, as these activities irritate the gums and can make the infection worse.[36]
- Cigarette smoking is bad for your health in general, and your oral health is no different. Talk to your doctor about ways to quit as soon as you can.[37]
- Smoking can also stain your teeth and tongue, slow your body's ability to heal, and cause gum disease and oral cancer.[38]
- Not all wisdom teeth need to be extracted if they aren't causing problems. Your dentist can help you decide whether extraction is right for you.[39] Most people who have trouble with their wisdom teeth are between age 15-25.[40]
- Home remedies and self-care will likely not cure an infection. Any infection should be examined by your dentist as soon as possible and the management/treatment should be done immediately
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