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Pain in wisdom tooth
My wisdom tooth gives me pain every now and then.
There is some swelling on the top skin at times as well.
I don't want an extraction.
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Removal of the tissue over wisdom tooth can be done,which is called operculectomy.cuspal grinding of upper opposite tooth is also an option which depends on case to case. operculectomy can be done but problem with operculectomy is the recurrence ,tissue grows back after some time its better to visit the dentist,get the x ray done and follow the advise.position of the wisdom tooth is which matters most in such cases,your dentist will decide accordingly
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