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Hole by molar in gum
I have a deep hole behind last molar. I know I have impacted wisdom teeth (but can't see it). Is this hole a cavity? It's pretty steep hole but I only noticed it recently as food kept getting stuck in it.
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I think you may have hole in between the wisdom tooth and the last molar .. so for the confirmation ,need one dental xray . visit to your nearest dentist and get one x ray . you may need for root canal treatment for last molar and wisdom tooth should be extracted
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Hello Ma'am..it is  because  of erupting wisdom tooth ...food lodgement can lead to infection in that area spreading it to nearby area. Kindly get an x ray  of tooth done and go for extraction of the tooth.kindly practo consult regarding detailed treatment plan and discussion via phone call.Regards.
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Please add your xray and a clinical picture
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Unless you are examined we could also not guess. It's better that u consult a dentist or U may Practo Consult ( paid consultation) in this way u can discuss with your details elaborately with pictures and Xray's to ascertain the cause and remedies
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