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Pain in gum and disruption while chewing
From last 5 days I have pain in the corner left beside last teeth it is disrupting while chewing and causing pain I'm attaching the photo please guide me
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Go for opg xray
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Do warm saline rinses
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Maybe extraction of wisdom tooth
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Hello,
It's due to partially erupted wisdom tooth and Pericoronitis.
Next Steps
Visit nearby dentist and get wisdom tooth extracted.
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Warm salt water rinses after every meal prevent accumulation of food in that region.
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Hello dear
Please be calm
See it is pericoronitis which is causing pain
I suggest you to maintain hygiene,get an x ray to see for operculctomy or extraction ad treatment option
In the meantime do warm saline rinses and you can take medications but for that please share your drug allergy history
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Do warm saline rinses 6 to 7 times daily .If not cured you will have to go for extraction of tooth.
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Hello,
This condition is known as Pericoronitis, your wisdom tooth is erupting in the wrong direction, known as bucally placed ( towards the cheek), you need to get an XRay done & get it extracted.
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Get an XRay done (OPG)
Health Tips
Rinse with lukewarm water with a pinch of salt (2-3 times/day)
Rinse with betadiene gargle twice a day for 5 days.
Maintain hygiene & avoid eating from this side.
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