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15/06/2026

Most people think wisdom teeth only become a problem when they hurt.

But impacted wisdom teeth can quietly damage the healthy tooth beside them long before any pain starts.

When a lower wisdom tooth grows sideways or gets stuck under the gums, it can trap bacteria and food between the teeth — creating an area that is extremely difficult to clean properly.

Over time, this can lead to cavities forming on the back side of the second molar, often hidden deep below the contact point.

A clinical study published in the Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dentistry found that distal decay in the second molar occurred in about 1 in 4 cases involving impacted lower wisdom teeth. The risk was especially high when the wisdom tooth was horizontally impacted and touching the neighboring tooth near or below the gumline.

The dangerous part is that this damage can remain completely silent in the early stages.

Many patients discover the problem only after:
• deep decay develops
• food gets stuck constantly
• the second molar becomes painful
• root canal treatment is needed
• or the healthy tooth beside the wisdom tooth can no longer be saved

That’s why regular dental X-rays are important — especially if you still have impacted wisdom teeth.

Sometimes, the tooth that hurts the least can cause the most damage.

📄 Reference:
Marques J, et al. Impacted lower third molars and distal caries in the mandibular second molar. Is prophylactic removal of lower third molars justified? J Clin Exp Dent. 2017;9(6):e794-e798.

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02/03/2026

Your dentist may be the first to detect your diabetes — before you even know it.

A new study from King’s College London, published in the Journal of Dentistry, found that simple chairside HbA1c testing in dental clinics identified a significant number of patients with undiagnosed prediabetes and diabetes. Nearly one in three patients had elevated blood sugar levels without being aware of it.

Researchers also observed a clear trend: HbA1c levels increased as gum disease progressed from healthy gums to gingivitis to periodontitis. This reinforces what we know in modern dentistry — periodontal inflammation and blood glucose control are biologically connected.

Why this matters: many people see their dentist more regularly than their physician. A routine periodontal exam combined with chairside diabetes screening could become a powerful early-detection tool, reducing long-term complications and supporting whole-body health.

Oral health is no longer isolated from systemic health. The dental chair may be one of the most important checkpoints for identifying hidden metabolic risk.

📄 Source: Ide et al. Journal of Dentistry, 2026 — Association between HbA1c chairside values and periodontitis (King’s College London).

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