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White tissue over wisdom tooth
I've noticed a white tissue formed over the wisdom tooth to the right side.
It used to be painful a few weeks ago, but now it hurts occasionally.
And there is bleeding when I brush over there.
Is it serious?
Some history, I smoked in the past but have now quit.
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This is due to your impacted third molar and is completely normal.
Next Steps
Visit dentist and get xray done to see if the teeth needs to be extracted
Health Tips
Rinse with warm water and add a pinch of salt to it. Take painkiller if needed.
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Its might because of 3rd molar eruption issues ..Pericoronitis or gingival inflammation might be there because of Impacted wisdom tooth
Next Steps
Visit Dentist/Oral and maxillofacial surgeon
Health Tips
Rinse with warm water by putting a pinch of rock salt in it..
Maintain good oral hygiene
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Hello.
1) It could be because of erupting wisdom tooth
2)Wisdom teeth pain is on and off it comes, disappear and reappear.
3)Bleeding is due to Infection or food lodgement maintain good oral hygiene in that area (rinsing after each meal and after snacking, warm salt water gargle)
3)I appreciate that you have quit.
Next Steps
Kindly visit nearby dental surgeon for physical examination evaluation and treatment plan
Health Tips
Maintain good oral hygiene and get physically examined
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