If the third molar or wisdom tooth does not have enough space in the jaw for proper eruption or is angulated incorrectly, the gum tissue over it gets inflamed, known as pericoronitis. It can be very painful, and the symptoms range from continuous pain, difficulty in mouth opening or limited mouth opening , pain on swallowing etc. It's better to get the tooth evaluated by a dentist who will diagnose the severity and course of the treatment plan through X-ray and clinical examination. Many a times surgical extraction is required for relief and sometimes antibiotics along with analgesics can be sufficient. Warm saline gargles are very helpful too.
Answered2017-10-31 10:21:11
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