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Pain in gums due to erupting tooth
I've a tooth the last one on the lower side which is still erupting it has grown a bit incline due to which it has pierced the gums because of which there is immense pain especially if i chew along that side.
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You need clinical examination.may be x-rays.and if third molar impaction,then surgical removal.
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visit a dentist.
Health Tips
do not self medicate
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If the wisdom tooth is inclined and the gum over it is swollen, it is most likely that the tooth is impacted (stuck, and not likely to come out fully). It would be advisable to get an X-ray done, and see if it needs removal. As for relief, you could rinse with warm salt water.
Next Steps
Visit a dentist for X-ray and if removal is needed get it done from an Oral surgeon.
Health Tips
Watch for swelling and severe pain. It is usually a sign of an infection.
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Dr. Kshitiz Rohilla
Oral Pathologist
16 yrs exp
Faridabad
It seems that you have inflammation around the erupting wisdom tooth and this condition is called as pericoronitis. The only treatment with the permanent solution is the extraction of the offending tooth so that your symptoms are relieved for ever. OPG x ray will be required to assess the condition of the tooth so that the extraction can be planned accordingly. Medications are not going to cure these problems, and also the tooth which is not in the right inclination will not become upright over the period of time so there is no point waiting for the treatment.
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