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The wisdom tooth on the right side of my jaw is only half out. And it pains a lot occasionally which is getting in the way of chewing food. Can this be due to the tooth coming out entirely or will this continue? Should I get it checked?

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it is in eruption stage so you will feel pain for few days ..if it is not coming in right position then you will have problems in future like chewing, food lodgement and might be decay ..in that case ...  Read More

The wisdom tooth on the right side of my jaw is only half out. And it pains a lot occasionally which is getting in the way of chewing food. Can this be due to the tooth coming out entirely or will this continue? Should I get it checked?

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if it's not coming in normal direction then its better to remove otherwise it will give you problem in future.. ...  Read More

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The wisdom tooth on the right side of my jaw is only half out. And it pains a lot occasionally which is getting in the way of chewing food. Can this be due to the tooth coming out entirely or will this continue? Should I get it checked?

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if it is not erupting in normal direction then its better to remove, otherwise it will give you trouble in future... ...  Read More

I have been having continuous pain since past 2 days as the wisdom tooth is stuck in my gums. Please help

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U may need to extract ur wisdom tooth ,visit ur dentist and take an x ray first ,if the wisdom tooth is not erupting normally then u need to extract it ...  Read More

I am getting my wisdom tooth, because of that my one side of jaw is in pain along with that I am having gum swelling and gum pain. Please help.

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Sont take tensn first of all do maxm no. Of warm saline rinses. 8f u have severe pain take 2 tablets of ketorol dissolved in 9ne fourth glasss of water. Do cold fermentation from outside and start 3 d ...  Read More

Gums are paining below wisdom tooth. Not able to twist tongue. Ulcers in mouth also. On tongue and side part! Mostly gum ot wisdom tooth is paining

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Visit a Dentist! Avoid toothbrush trauma. ...  Read More

Gums cut because of wisdom tooth not able to eat , talk or open mouth . Kindly suggest a suitable treatment

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Hello sir.... wisdom teeth is one that fails to erupt in its normal position in the given period of time... CONSEQUENCE OF WISDOM TEETH: **PERICORONITIS(GUM SWELLING) **food lodgement and bad brea ...  Read More

What should I do if I experience gum swelling near a wisdom tooth?

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Hello! Warm salt water gargle ...  Read More

Hi I have got gum flap on my wisdom tooth. The tooth is not fully erupted and the skin has come over the tooth. The doctor has prescribed me antibiotics. What should be the next step, how will this be cured

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Get an x ray(Digital OPG) done, to check the space and orientation of wisdom tooth. If tooth is in right origin and proper space for fully eruption. Then if required, operculectomy can be done. And ...  Read More

I got an ulcer just at side of wisdom tooth its paining alott and mass of cheek is hanging there which is attached to the gum of wisdom tooth

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Apply any gum paint locally at the spot. It will give relief from pain. If pain is severe take a pain killer along with vitamin B and C. If pain persists after 3 days you'll need antibiotic. If you a ...  Read More

Hello sir / mam.i did my wisdom tooth extraction on last week ..it was a horizontal one...omfs removed both upper and lower third molar teeth . Now it's been a week ..but the swelling only partially reduced ...and I feel so tight around left cheek due to swelling...pain is common till now? When should I stop worrying about dry socket...I am going t

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Hlo mam…..kindly answer to some of my questions:- R u experiencing throbbing pain or mild to moderate pain? R u having fever on and off? How much swelling has reduced? Is the cheek tightness has incre ...  Read More

Did surgical wisdom tooth extraction 4 days ago. no pain and no discomfort. everything was normal. in the 5th day exactly after 100 hours of surgery I went to my dentist to check whether healing is alright. he checked by opening the mouth and inserting his instrument and told that everything is fine. clot is ok and gym tissue are healing and openi

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Maybe the instrument touched the gum tissue during checkup. Take pain killer which was advised after extraction if you have strong pain. ...  Read More

Observing little redness inside cheek near lower wisdom tooth since last three days. Had history of tobacco chewing but stopped since last five months. Sometimes use to chew pan without tobacco. The place was also being irritated by tooth pick sometimes as there is a cavity next to wisdom tooth. How to treat this?

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The redness shown appears to be localized irritation of the buccal mucosa adjacent to the lower wisdom tooth. Given the history of repeated toothpick trauma and a cavity/food-trapping area near the wi ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I have an impacted wisdom tooth that has been advised for surgical removal. I also think I may have cavities in some of my other teeth. I would like to get a complete dental check-up. Can you please: - Examine all of my teeth for cavities and gum problems? - Advise if I need a full mouth examination and an OPG (full mouth X-ray)? - Le

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Complete evaluation Can be done Next procedures can plan accordingly ...  Read More

I have had all my wisdom teeth for a while but 5 days ago suddenly left bottom tooth started paining. I saw a dentist immediately and she gave me antibiotics and painkillers. Pain was so much I was only getting relief while on painkillers. She took an x ray the tooth was straight and not touching any others but the gum flap over the tooth seemed to

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Hello. When any tooth is covered by a thin layer of gums or gingival tissue then food particles get accumulated there and causes infection this condition is called pericoronitis.It causes severe pain ...  Read More

Hi! I've been a diabetic type 1 patient since 2012 and I want to extract my RCT tooth, wisdom teeth and look to cure minor cavities. As my teeth alignment is zigzag and small mouth while I have to look after diabetes level.

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Hello You can go for extraction of your RCT treated tooth, removal of wisdom tooth and cavity filling but make sure that your diabetic is well controlled. ...  Read More

Extreme pain caused due to swelling around wisdom tooth, please suggest medicines to reduce swelling and pain

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Hello Please consult the dentist in person ...  Read More

After wisdom tooth extraction, how long do I need to wait to kiss deeply?...I'm typically germophobiac. I'm scared of hiv too.so I need to know how long it takes to heal bleeding wounds...so there will be no risk of any diseases.

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Hello It takes approximately 2 weeks time for the extraction site to heal completely. Can do some warm saline water rinses so it helps in healing of the wound. ...  Read More

I have X ray and CBCT report of wisdom tooth Can oral and maxillofacial surgeon please advise is it safe to remove. Will I get permanent nerve damage . Do I really need to remove it Will I get nerve issues pre ? All drs telling it's complicated issues to handle and risk so avoid it . More reports will be sent

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It is very close to the nerve that’s true, if it’s troubling you a lot You can ask your surgeon for a coronectomy in which the crown portion of the tooth will be removed and the roots associated with ...  Read More

I have pain in my left lower wisdom tooth.. I feel like there is slight swelling. I applied Rexidin Gel for the same.. should I continue applying it ? Can you please suggest the turnaround for this ?

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It’s better to take an X ray-OPG..It will give clear picture why it’s hurting .. And if any treatment is required or just medicines will be enough .. ...  Read More

My son 6.5years old .His right upper second teeth were extracted in the past 5 months, with spacer . 2 days back his spacer was loose , the doc nearby placed it . Now there is again gum abscess where the tooth is extracted. Y the same teeth are keeping on infected even after removal. Plzz guide what as to be done next

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Even after extraction, an abscess can reappear if there is residual infection, retained root fragment, or chronic infection in the bone or soft tissue. Since a space maintainer was recently adjusted, ...  Read More

Right side wisdom tooth pain severe, teeth is visible one part only, rest teeth is inside gums and it's paining a lot, if i stop taking pain killer then pain increase rapidly. From two days it started paining. I am taking mobizox and augmentin625 starting today. Today morning, i observe that some blood strain is visible as well. Painkiller is only

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Rather try searching MDS ( maxillofacial surgeon) .They are specialized in complex oral surgeries and tooth extraction.Most probably you will need to get the last tooth extracted. ...  Read More

Sir/Madam Opg attached. Are the wisdom tooth require to be extracted. Lower left and right. I sometimes feel pain in the jaw. And sometimes normal

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Hello Yes, you need to get that extracted ...  Read More

Just got my upper and lower wisdom tooth extreme pain day 3 today high fever up and down Can't eat only having juices coconut water but ulcers all around are giving burning sensation Is all fine

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Body temperature (fever) raises due to swelling. This is natural response of body towards any swelling. ...  Read More

Hi it's the 6th day of my wisdom teeth removal I still have pain in my upper jaw both the side although I got the upper left wisdom tooth removed but why my right side is also paining and still upper jaw is paining badly

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Hello Since the surgical site is still freshly extracted so it takes time to heal If it is extremely paining then kindly visit once to your dentist ...  Read More

I’m having pain in my wisdom tooth as well as the tooth next to it, which already has an RCT. I’m not sure whether I should get both removed or only the wisdom tooth. Also, please let me know if any surgical treatment is needed for the RCT tooth. I’ve attached the X-ray for reference.

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Hello The RCT tooth has got infection so needs a retreatment and also it will be better to get the wisdom tooth extracted Surgical extraction will be needed ...  Read More

Hello doctors here i am 28 years old girl .. I am worried about my wisdom tooth Is it neceassary to remove asymptomatic impacted mesioangular wisdom tooth ... Is removal very painful or not ..

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Wisdom tooth may create caries in the adjacent molars depending on the angulation. It is better to have the tooth extracted as not extracting may create other complication. Extraction is a painless p ...  Read More

Hello Sir/ Mam my horizontal wisdom tooth is paining sometimes like gum swelling and feel discomfort..so doctor suggested to go for extraction..so my question is how much pain is thr after post surgery plssss reply i m very nervous .pain is bearable or not ... during surgery Pain hoga??? i attached my X ray pls reply

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Hello sir. The procedure is conducted in local anaesthesia so you won't feel pain during the procedure Post surgery mild pain is there for which medicines are prescribed No need to be nervous ...  Read More

I am writing to seek your advice regarding my wife's ongoing issue with her upper left wisdom tooth. She has been experiencing severe, on-and-off pain in that area for the past few days, which was initially unbearable. As she is currently in her second trimester and also on Ecosprin, we were advised to wait a few days before proceeding with any d

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Can be extracted safely in second trimester with no or minimal Medications and can be done safely as well for both mother and foetus ...  Read More

Doctor prescribed me prescription for wisdom tooth, but i got confused, plz help how to apply Gel, oil and for how many days.

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Hello Apply the gel leave it on for 15 minutes and rinse it off after that Do not have any food or water for 15 minutes ...  Read More

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