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Due to left side mouth Wisdom tooth coming gum swollen and throat is paining. Recently took Flaxon 500mg for painkiller purpose. Please guide doctor.

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Gum swelling during wisdom tooth eruption is common. Home Remedy: Rinse with lukewarm water with a pinch of salt (2-3 times/day) for 7 days. Rx: 1.) Tab. Enzoflam (2 times/day for 3 days) 2.) Metrog ...  Read More

Right side wisdom tooth gum swollen with mild pain. Feeling uncomfortable while lying down... Pls suggest

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Take a mild pain relieving tablet. Apply hexigel over the affected area. Take good amount of water. See a dentist before the infection sets in ...  Read More

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Hi doc, i think its wisdom tooth which is paining and my gums at that area is swollen. This happens to me once in few months everytime to me. Feeling headache because of this. Can't eat anything. Please suggest some medicine for the pain and if its required to treat it by any doc, which doc I should consult. Thank u.

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My treatment to become painfree... - hot warm saline rinses - ‎application of DOLOGEL CT / any other gum paint - ‎any pain killer and anti inflammatory drug like VOVARAN SR/ ULTRACET/ DOLO ...  Read More

I have 2 wisdom teeth erupting. The gums have swollen and have form a flap like thing over the tooth, now it hurts when I close the jaw or bite. I noticed today morning that the there was a hint of blood.

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hello,u need to visit a dentist.he will prescribe u medicines that will take care of your current pain and swelling.even xary needed to see the position of wisdom molars inside the bone. and then dec ...  Read More

The wisdom tooth area of my lower right jaw has been paining. Sometimes the pain also transfers to the lower right canine. The right side of the face has started swelling up. When I checked, I could feel a tooth coming out partially which I guess is the wisdom tooth. It has been 2 days. Please help.

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Hi, If there is no space for wisdom tooth to erupt, it starts causing pain and inflammation in the area. We need to take an OPG (big xray) to see position of your erupting tooth, then we can decide up ...  Read More

My gums over my wisdom tooth has been swallon from past 2-3 weeks i am not even able to close my mouth properly neither eat anything it is paining a lot.

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It is called pericoronotis..it is the inflammation of gums around wisdom tooth.. ...  Read More

I have wisdom Tooth coming and it is very painful and area around it is swollen and have an ulcer, please help.

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Hello. You need to get an x-ray/ opg done for the wisdom tooth and get it removed. This is the permanent solution to wisdom tooth problem. Visit an oral and maxillofacial surgeon near you. Happy to h ...  Read More

My wisdom tooth is growing, so why is it that the gums beat it got swollen and hurts so much. Even my cheek got swollen

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Hey, It’s normal for wisdom tooth causing all the pain and swelling during eruption. You’ll need proper antibiotic and analgesics so that your infection does not spread further. Kindly do not delay an ...  Read More

Paining like hell as my wisdom tooth is already emerged but the skin has swollen and is causing a pain. Everyone says to remove the wisdom tooth which I don't want to. Request you to please suggest on this ?

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Please get proper evaluation done from a clinician . An x Ray OPG will be helpful in diagnosing whether the tooth is erupting in right position and with right inclination, if tooth is impacted due to ...  Read More

I have swelling in my gums near the wisdom tooth on the left side of my mouth, I would like to know what it is and how exactly can I cure it? I am experiencing pain over there and unable to eat from that side

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Swelling near wisdom tooth may be due to partially erupted tooth. In such cases we have to see radiographically whether we can save the tooth or we have to go for tooth extraction. Please get x ray d ...  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

Hi I have a wisdom tooth which is coming in a slant manner but also touching some nerve below. I've been told that this is risky to remove. But I'm having intermittent pain when trying to eat something hard or hot/cold. Is attempting extraction on this going to cause severe nerve damage? And is the wisdom tooth anyways risky for future?

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If nerve is not tightly wrapped around root dentist can remove whole tooth.If whole extraction is not possible Dr.can remove only crown portion of the tooth(coronectomy) and keep the root there to avo ...  Read More

I had a lower wisdom tooth removed about one year ago. Since then, I’ve had altered sensation on the left side of my tongue — not complete numbness,(slight numbness )but increased sensitivity, especially to spicy food. I took Nervigen Plus for months(5) and noticed some improvement, but stopped after that. I’d like a proper evalua

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Your symptoms are most consistent with a mild lingual nerve irritation/injury following lower wisdom tooth removal. Since you never had complete numbness and noticed some improvement, this suggests a ...  Read More

Hi , I got my OPG Xray done ... Below attached is the same. Is it required for me to get the Tooth extraction done ? Or will it be fine with the medicines?

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Hello Since there is no space for the wisdom tooth in the jaw it is advisable to get it extracted. Medicines will give you temporary relief ...  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

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

I am pregnant..just 45 days Having wisdom tooth pain which is so heavy.. Is it good to take treatment

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It is not advisable to take treatment in the first trimester ...  Read More

Hi. I have attached my opg here. Can anyone confirm from the opg whether my lower right wisdom tooth removal will result in nerve injury? I am anxious about it. Have no problem with the wisdom tooth till now.l but there's a big cavity. Looking for suggestions. Should I wait till the pain comes or remove it. Pls suggest. Thanks in advance.

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The third molar on the lower left side is impacted and also has deep caries. The roots of the tooth are close to mandibular canal. Instead of waiting for the pain or infection it's better to visit a D ...  Read More

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