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White tissue at wisdom teeth
I can see some white tissue formation at the location where lower wisdom teeth are situated.
I was suffering from pain there for a few months when the dentist gave me pain killers.
But there is no pain there today, but that white tissue really seems concerning.
On the right side, it bleeds sometimes while brushing. Do I need to get it extracted?
I've been a smoker for the past few years and quit recently.
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I understand your concern , according to your presentation it seems an infection could be due toopposing tooth bites or pericoronitis . please enlight me with further pictures to draw a tendative diagnosis . Also i suggest you to use mouth wash
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There might be an infection or food trap.
Kindly attach pic for better suggestions.
Next Steps
Kindly visit nearby dental surgeon for physical examination evaluation and treatment plan
Health Tips
Do warm salt water gargle
Maintaine good oral hygiene
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Hi! I hope you are recovering well.
This tissue is indication enough that you should get the tooth extracted since it has erupted inside your gums which is not a normal position.
It’s creating a definite gum problem for you at the very basic level.
Next Steps
-Lukewarm salt water gargles 30 minutes after every meal.
-A baby brush that has soft bristles and can reach the most posterior parts of your mouth.
Health Tips
-Apply ice over the affected area at least twice a day for 3-5 days.
-Avoid hot and spicy food.
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Impacted teeth usually tends to apply pressure on the overlying soft tissue, which is your gums. When this happen, it’ll result in 2 things.
1. Pericoronitis/ inflammation of the gums over the impacted tooth
2. Fibrosis/ thickening of the gums over it which might look whitish.
Best thing would be to consider removal of the impacted wisdom tooth as it might cause future problems with such presentation.
Next Steps
Visit a dentist and consult a oral and Maxillofacial surgeon for tooth removal
Health Tips
Try salt water gargling if pain persists.
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It can be due to partial eruption of your wisdom tooth. The mass covering your tooth must be causing pain or bleeding while chewing. U can go for removal of the mass covering the tooth or u can go for extraction. Consult at clinic and after xray treatment can be decided.
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