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The wisdom tooth on the right side of my jaw is only half out. And it pains a lot occasionally which is getting in the way of chewing food. Can this be due to the tooth coming out entirely or will this continue? Should I get it checked?

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it is in eruption stage so you will feel pain for few days ..if it is not coming in right position then you will have problems in future like chewing, food lodgement and might be decay ..in that case ... Read More

The wisdom tooth on the right side of my jaw is only half out. And it pains a lot occasionally which is getting in the way of chewing food. Can this be due to the tooth coming out entirely or will this continue? Should I get it checked?

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if it's not coming in normal direction then its better to remove otherwise it will give you problem in future.. ... Read More

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I have been having continuous pain since past 2 days as the wisdom tooth is stuck in my gums. Please help

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U may need to extract ur wisdom tooth ,visit ur dentist and take an x ray first ,if the wisdom tooth is not erupting normally then u need to extract it ... Read More

I am getting my wisdom tooth, because of that my one side of jaw is in pain along with that I am having gum swelling and gum pain. Please help.

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Sont take tensn first of all do maxm no. Of warm saline rinses. 8f u have severe pain take 2 tablets of ketorol dissolved in 9ne fourth glasss of water. Do cold fermentation from outside and start 3 d ... Read More

The wisdom tooth on the right side of my jaw is only half out. And it pains a lot occasionally which is getting in the way of chewing food. Can this be due to the tooth coming out entirely or will this continue? Should I get it checked?

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if it is not erupting in normal direction then its better to remove, otherwise it will give you trouble in future... ... Read More

Gums are paining below wisdom tooth. Not able to twist tongue. Ulcers in mouth also. On tongue and side part! Mostly gum ot wisdom tooth is paining

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Visit a Dentist! Avoid toothbrush trauma. ... Read More

Gums cut because of wisdom tooth not able to eat , talk or open mouth . Kindly suggest a suitable treatment

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Hello sir.... wisdom teeth is one that fails to erupt in its normal position in the given period of time... CONSEQUENCE OF WISDOM TEETH: **PERICORONITIS(GUM SWELLING) **food lodgement and bad brea ... Read More

What should I do if I experience gum swelling near a wisdom tooth?

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Hello! Warm salt water gargle ... Read More

Hi I have got gum flap on my wisdom tooth. The tooth is not fully erupted and the skin has come over the tooth. The doctor has prescribed me antibiotics. What should be the next step, how will this be cured

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Get an x ray(Digital OPG) done, to check the space and orientation of wisdom tooth. If tooth is in right origin and proper space for fully eruption. Then if required, operculectomy can be done. And ... Read More

Hi doctor, my left wisdom tooth has been covered by gum and I am not able to chew anything from my left side. Please suggest

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Hello doctors here i am 28 years old girl .. I am worried about my wisdom tooth Is it neceassary to remove asymptomatic impacted mesioangular wisdom tooth ... Is removal very painful or not ..

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Wisdom tooth may create caries in the adjacent molars depending on the angulation. It is better to have the tooth extracted as not extracting may create other complication. Extraction is a painless p ... Read More

Hello Sir/ Mam my horizontal wisdom tooth is paining sometimes like gum swelling and feel discomfort..so doctor suggested to go for extraction..so my question is how much pain is thr after post surgery plssss reply i m very nervous .pain is bearable or not ... during surgery Pain hoga??? i attached my X ray pls reply

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Hello sir. The procedure is conducted in local anaesthesia so you won't feel pain during the procedure Post surgery mild pain is there for which medicines are prescribed No need to be nervous ... Read More

I am writing to seek your advice regarding my wife's ongoing issue with her upper left wisdom tooth. She has been experiencing severe, on-and-off pain in that area for the past few days, which was initially unbearable. As she is currently in her second trimester and also on Ecosprin, we were advised to wait a few days before proceeding with any d

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Can be extracted safely in second trimester with no or minimal Medications and can be done safely as well for both mother and foetus ... Read More

Doctor prescribed me prescription for wisdom tooth, but i got confused, plz help how to apply Gel, oil and for how many days.

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Hello Apply the gel leave it on for 15 minutes and rinse it off after that Do not have any food or water for 15 minutes ... Read More

I am pregnant..just 45 days Having wisdom tooth pain which is so heavy.. Is it good to take treatment

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It is not advisable to take treatment in the first trimester ... Read More

Hi. I have attached my opg here. Can anyone confirm from the opg whether my lower right wisdom tooth removal will result in nerve injury? I am anxious about it. Have no problem with the wisdom tooth till now.l but there's a big cavity. Looking for suggestions. Should I wait till the pain comes or remove it. Pls suggest. Thanks in advance.

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The third molar on the lower left side is impacted and also has deep caries. The roots of the tooth are close to mandibular canal. Instead of waiting for the pain or infection it's better to visit a D ... Read More

Hi, so recently I consulted with dentist as I had a cavity in my wisdom tooth (Right side) . There is no pain till now. So I took an opg and I have attached it here. So the dr recommended to take it out. But my doubt is that should I take cbct as it's closer to nerve canal. The dr didn't recommended it. Should I take it ?

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Yes, CBCT can be taken given the close approximation to the nerve. That should definitely help. All the Best ... Read More

This is my upper molar impacted wisdom tooth and there is cavity...any filling is possible in that case??

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It’s not possible to access the caries in an upper third molar that has not erupted completely. ... Read More

My gum near tooth just swallow from 2-3weeks and causes pain when touched,I consulted a doctor and he gave stolin gel.I am using it for a week but see normaly different.What should I do?

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You may get a second opinion for the exact cause of swollen gums .Most of the time gum gets swollen due to pockets ( infection in gum) which can be cured by professional cleaning followed by warm wate ... Read More

My lower impacted wisdom tooth is due for surgical extraction. I have history of allergy to pencillin. So any new medicine i get a bit worried. Usually i take paracetamol as pain killer but this time dentist said it will not be enough. I have bp and earlier had tachycardia both controlled now with medicine. Yakin dilzem cd 120 and telma 40 Now bp

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Hello, if you’re allergic to penicillin don’t worry., not all drugs will cause allergy, for safer side take lignocaine Anaesthesia test dose before administering anaesthesia to avoid undue reactions, ... Read More

I have a wisdom tooth extraction. Lower wisdom tooth impacted. I am allergic to pencillin. So taking Azithromycin. Earlier i used to take Opara 1000mg as painkiller after tooth extraction. Never taken any other painkiller other than paracetamol This time dentist Said i will need painkiller like etoshine. Is it safe? I have bp but controlled with m

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As per dentist anything ... Read More

Right upper wisdom tooth got chipped off. Last 2 months, heaviness and pulling pain in right ear and neck part. And pain in right armpit.

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There is no direct relationship of wisdom tooth to the pain associated, go for self evaluation of symptoms like pain trigger point like pain of sleep of same side or while washing face or while air to ... Read More

I had severe pain in my left upper remaining wisdom tooth roots and as a result I got it extracted last month. Since then I am having severe to mild pain in that area. The dentist who extracted it told me that initially it was dry socket but it should not be the case now. The extraction site is also swollen. He did the xray but could not find anyt

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Sometimes the dry socket takes long time to heal. So do clod compress take pain killer nd get some soothing dressing done from dentist ... Read More

I had an X-ray done last year back in my hometown which showed that my lower right wisdom tooth is tilted and pressing against the adjacent molar, occasionally causing mild pain. Now that I'm in Bangalore, I’d like to address this issue once and for all. Additionally, I’ve recently started experiencing some discomfort from my lower left

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Hi! Since the wisdom tooth is tilted and causing discomfort, extraction will likely be required. The cost may range from ₹3,000–₹7,000 per tooth depending on the case. I recommend ge ... Read More

I recently got my left upper wisdom tooth extracted as I experienced severe sensitivity due to cavity formation. Previously I also had pain in the lower side and the dentist that I consulted before told me that there is infection and should remove both upper and lower teeth. But the doctor I consulted now for extraction told me that only upper toot

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See I can understand you don't want to go through such painful experience again,but if you have xray of the teeth which is giving you problem ,then I can see it and give you proper diagnosis. And what ... Read More

I got my impacted (horizontally placed) wisdom tooth extracted almost 2 weeks ago. While the stitches have been removed and most of the swelling is down, the part where the bone was shaved is still mildly swollen. I do feel stiff in the same area when i chew or open my mouth. I do sometimes feel that some small liquid is coming out of the surgical

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Hello Advise to do mouth opening exercise exercises It will take at least a month for you to completely become more free ... Read More

I have small white spot in my gum behind my 2nd molar tooth where previously (4yrs ago) surgical extraction of wisdom tooth is done. I have taken many antibiotics (monocef,sporidex725,augmentin625)..but its not completely cured. Its painless but i have discomfort during chewing after eating the spot reduced then again build up. So 2 dentist sugges

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1) After tooth extraction, sometimes a small sharp piece of bone slowly pushes through the gum as the body remodels the area. This can feel like a white bump, hard to touch, and may irritate your tong ... Read More

I have done my wisdom tooth extraction after the removal I have irritation and headache I have stitches after the extraction and the teeth next to wisdom have sensitivey What do I do

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Hello It’s very common to have sensitivity after removal of the wisdom tooth for a few weeks. It will go off by its own There is nothing to worry about it ... Read More

Sir /mam I hve numbness tingling sensation and heaviness of lip teeth and jaw after wisdom tooth extraction I m taking antibiotics painkiller and neurobion forte It has been 1 week of my extraction What to do now for numbness

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Hello It will gradually reduce it will take some time ... Read More

Hi i have wisdom tooth in both lower side, but recently i started feeling mild pain and a gap created between 38 and 37 teeth. Dentist asked me to remove the wisdom tooth, I have done cbct and root is very close to nerve, dentist said nerve damage can happen, im scared what to do. Can you please advise me if this really could cause nerver damage i

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Hello You can go for extraction and if there is some minor nerve damage, you can use medicines to correct ... Read More

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