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Pericoronitis
I have pericoronitis since a day, it is painful and there is pain in swallowing as well. Will it settle by doing something at home to treat it or i need to necessarily get the tooth removed? I am already taking zifi 200mg n zerodol sp.
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Start warm saline rinses thrice daily for a week
If not resolved get extraction
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Hi need to check the position of wisdom tooth.Get X ray done.Get wisdom tooth extraction to prevent further future complications.
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Consult dentist
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Get wisdom tooth extraction.
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Hii take antibiotics and pain killer for 5 days
Xray needed
Extraction of 3rd molar
Or pericoronitis flap removal
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You should get your teeth extracted as your age for normal eruption has surpassed.
This pain and swelling is just a way of your body telling it's time to remove the tooth or else it may get infected .
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visit your nearest oral surgeon and get a full mouth x-ray done in order to check all your wisdom teeth
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start with warm salt water rinses along with medication. that will help in swallowing as well as swelling
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X-ray needed to get in to conclusion for its removal or leave as it is ;
Medication is will give you comfort for some time .
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Visit dentist for better evaluation for same
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Lukewarm water with pinch of salt (gargle)3 4 times
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Maintain oral hygiene.
Warm saline rinses thrice a day.
Continue with the medication as advised by your doctor.
Do get an x ray done to check the position of wisdom tooth.
On the basis of x ray, treatment can be planned/advised.
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U need to go for an xray to evaluate the position of wisdom tooth.
intake of medicines only gives u temporary relief.
Dental checkup is necessary for u .
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Do lukewarm salt water gargling daily twice
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Dr. Deeksha Sharma
Dentist
4 yrs exp
Delhi
You should get your tooth extracted. That’s the main line of treatment for Pericoronitis. Visit a dentist for proper evaluation.
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Share your full mouth x ray for proper diagnosis
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