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Gum area of wisdom tooth affected
When i chew, it pains and it'd just on one side. What could be the reason, is it some infection or is it just because of the growth of wisdom teeth, my age is 20
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This looks like wisdom tooth related
Need X-ray to be done to see if the wisdom tooth is erupting in correct way or it is creating problem to adjacent tooth
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Visit your dentist as soon as possible
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This might be due to wisdom tooth
Needs clinical and radiographic evaluation
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It looks like Pericoronitis (infection of tissue around the wisdom tooth)
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Visit nearby dentist, he/she will put on antibiotics and analgesics if needed
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
The pain and discomfort is mostly due to the erupting wisdom tooth. Get an X-ray OPG to know the position of the wisdom tooth.
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Dr. Peeyush Sharma
Oral And MaxilloFacial Surgeon
8 yrs exp
Jaipur
a clinical examination is necessary is in this case...
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