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Wisdom tooth swelling
Age 26
Problem : swollen gums on the left last tooth(wisdom tooth)
I don't want to remove it
But doctors suggest it to remove
Kindly advice
Answers (8)
Hello
Like other teeth Wisdom tooth doesnt hv guiding teeth..so while erupting it pushes other teeth,gradually tear the skin n cms out...this process is very slow....so every 2-3 months u bound to feel the pain n discomfort till it erupts completely...It might tk an year or more
Next Steps
if u dont want to remove it
thn pls visit dentist n kindly confirm
its erupting straight...if tilted get rid of it
it's carious....get it clean n filled it
sometimes due to skin above it gets chewed too much n cause pain n swelling n difficulty in opening mouth or biting
so ur dentist may advice u opertulectomy or
may disocclude the teeth to mk it comfortable for u
Health Tips
use warm water gargles to ease the pain
diluted betadine mouthwash works wonders
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Extraction is the only option for permanent relief, till then you may continue analgesic n antibiotic for 3 days, warm salt rinses will be of great help and avoid eating from left side, maintain good hygiene around the tooth.
Next Steps
Visit a nearby dentist to plan extraction soon
Health Tips
hygiene and warm salt rinses are a must
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As seen from x ray the tooth is not completely erupted.The soft tissue growth covering the tooth causes irritation,infection and discomfort while chewing.By this age it should have erupted,so suggesting to get it removed.
Next Steps
Oral surgeon to be consulted to get it removed.
Health Tips
As a word of caution you may have to remove the antagonist upper tooth to preserve cuspid teeth functionality,also supra eruption
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If you have recurrent pain or gum swelling with respect to the wisdom tooth, the only permanent solution is Wisdom tooth extraction. The pain and swelling will subside in a week's time but it will bother you again in sometime.
Health Tips
Warm saline rinses every 2 -3 hours to relieve the pain and swelling at the moment.
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Hello sir, for wisdom tooth the only option will be extraction.... If you are afraid of extraction, there is something called as sleeping anaesthesia, where we will put you under sleep in dental chair itself, and will extract the teeth.... The benefits of sleeping anaesthesia is you will feel comfortable, you won't have any pain.... The best thing is extract your teeth under sleeping anaesthesia which is also called as conscious sedation...
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