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Extreme pain in my back molars
I’m experiencing sudden, extreme pain in my back molars specifically when drinking cold or room-temperature water. The sensation is a sharp, intense shock that makes the tooth feel unstable, as if it might fall out. Otherwise, the area feels normal. Please check the attached photo for signs of deep decay, a cracked tooth, or nerve exposure. What are my next steps?
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Appears to be infection around partially erupted wisdom tooth.
Please visit an Oral& Maxillofacial surgeon ,the tooth will need to be surgically removed after radiographic examination ,
Also ,you will benefit from cleaning as lot of plaque and calculus is there,which improves the overall oral health.
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Consult an Oral &Maxillofacial Surgeon
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Warm saline gargle will ease pain in the interim and flush clean the area
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This pain is because of eruption of wisdom theeth which lead to pericronitis
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Consult your nearby dentist and get xray done
And the treatment is based on xray
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Warm saline gargle 3-4 times a day
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Hey hi,The pain is due to wisdom tooth.you should consult a nearest dentist to get xray done
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Based on the x ray the doctor will decide to remove the tooth or if there is any pericoronitis(food lodgement between the gums and the teeth)...by physical examination
Health Tips
Warm Saltwater Rinses: Mix half a teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm water and rinse 3-4 times a day to reduce inflammation.
Avoid Irritants: Try not to chew from that side and avoid very cold or very hot foods.
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Dr. Debaleena Deb
Dentist
2 yrs exp
Guwahati
This might be due to the partially errupted last tooth / molar : pericoronitis , which is specifically infammation of gums around the partially unerrupted tooth
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lukeWarm salt water on that area
consult oral and maxillofacial surgeon
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Dr. Sachin
Dentist
18 yrs exp
Bidar
it could be due to impacted/ decayed teeth
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do visit dentist he/she might suggest you x-ray
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time being you can start with analgesics
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Dr. Sharwari Pawale
Dental Surgeon
5 yrs exp
Pune
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Can be due to your wisdom tooth as in the image it seems to be impacted
Kindly get an xray done to check if any cavities are present between two teeth
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