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Gum swelling
My last molar hurts. My wisdom tooth is coming out. The area is swollen and hurts. I'm also having headaches
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Hello.. the reason for ur pain in mouth as well as heard he might b the wisdom tooth which is trying to erupt
But due to lack of space it’s applying pressure n causing u the discomfort
Next Steps
Get n X-ray n get it removed
Health Tips
Till then u can do warm saline rinse 3-4 times a day, will help in swelling of gums also
Do cold fomentation if any swelling appears from outside ur jaw( do not do hot compression as it might aggregate the pain)
Use mouthwash to avoid any infection due to food lodgement
Try to keep that area clean
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Please visit a dentist and get a Xray done for the tooth. This will help proceeding with the further treatment which may involve saving or removing the tooth.
Also for temporary relief, you may apply icepacks from outside and do warm saline gargles.
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Pl chk if your upper 3 rd molar is also erupted and whether it is hurting the gums of the lower 3rd molar..
If so if you visit to the dentist ..the dentist will do a coronoplasty procedure .
Also pl do warm saline rinse
Take a pain killer ..
Next Steps
warm saline rinse
apply an topical gel
take a pain killer
visit a dentisr
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