Wisdom tooth decay

2018-04-23 17:10:47
Hi Doc, I am having ache on my bottom right side wisdom tooth. My question is, pain always happen in night. What is the reason of that. I don't feel anything throughout the day. But pain starts in night. Please explain me the reason and suggest me how to get relief from the same. Thanks Much, Prashant
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Firstly start brushing at night to reduce your pain.. keep the area as clean as you can. The wisdom tooth will have to be removed if it has started giving so much pain. Visit your dentist

Answered2018-04-24 12:28:42

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Hi...As you rightly pointed out that pain is only during night...is a classical sign of tooth infection. The reason why you feel pain at night is due to gravity or lying down posture.You can visit my clinic in Pune for free consultation.We can plan treatment according to situation of particular tooth.
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You can apply ice from outside intermittently when there is pain.

Answered2018-04-24 04:30:57

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The tooth may be decayed and involving the pulp... and the tooth is infected giving you pain in the night. Usually wisdom teeth are extracted.
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Get a IOPA xray for the tooth.

Answered2018-04-23 17:59:05

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