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Jaw stiffness because of wisdom tooth
I think my lower wisdom tooth is growing ( half of it already grew two years back) because of which I am having some swelling in my gums around molar teeth only on left side, and I feel a weird kind of stiffness and i am unable to open my mouth vertically (horizontally no problem), how long would this last, what should I do?
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The gum around the wisdom tooth is inflammed. This is called pericoronitis. If its happening frequently then visit a nearby dentist and go for extraction of wisdom tooth.
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Visit a nearby dentist as early as possible. Infection can spread to adjacent tooth as well as deep below inside bone. So you may need proper diagnosis and antibiotic.
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Sometime the wisdom tooth get stucked and it won't erupt further. High chances of food getting stuck, cavity, sensitivity, infection, pain. So don't ignore. Visit your dentist to find out the reason and possible treatment options.
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Dr. Chintan Jain
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9 yrs exp
Mumbai
Since its a wisdom tooth issue I suggest you to get an OPG done n not to delay much to undergo an extract yaa ur mouth opening has already reduced. I also suggest you to start with some muscle relaxant at the earliest
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Extraction
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Pain killers n muscle relaxant are suggested
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