Pericoronitis. What should we do now?

Pericoronitis is a condition where the gum tissue around a partially erupted tooth becomes inflamed and infected. If your mother is experiencing recurring pericoronitis, it's important for her to consult with a dentist or oral surgeon for proper evaluation and treatment options. Tooth extraction is one potential treatment option for pericoronitis, especially if the condition keeps recurring and causing discomfort. Removing the impacted or partially erupted wisdom tooth can eliminate the source of infection and inflammation, potentially providing long-term relief. Here are some steps your mother might consider: Consult a Dental Professional: It's important for your mother to see a dentist or oral surgeon as soon as possible to assess the situation and recommend appropriate treatment. The dentist will examine her mouth, take X-rays if necessary, and determine the best course of action. Treatment Options: Depending on the severity of the infection and her overall oral health, the dentist might recommend a combination of treatments, which could include antibiotics, pain relievers, and rinses to manage the infection and alleviate symptoms. In some cases, they might recommend extracting the wisdom tooth. Wisdom Tooth Extraction: If the wisdom tooth is the source of the recurring pericoronitis, the dentist might suggest extraction. Wisdom tooth extraction can help prevent future episodes of infection and discomfort. The procedure will typically be performed under local anesthesia, and your mother can discuss any concerns or fears she has with the dentist before the procedure. Post-Extraction Care: After the extraction, your mother will need to follow the dentist's post-operative care instructions to ensure proper healing and minimize the risk of complications. Address Any Concerns: If your mother is feeling scared or anxious about the procedure, it's important to communicate her concerns to the dentist. They can provide information, answer questions, and help her feel more at ease. Remember, it's essential for your mother to receive professional advice from a dentist or oral surgeon who can evaluate her condition, discuss treatment options, and provide the appropriate care. If she's experiencing pain, swelling, and infection, it's best to seek dental care promptly to prevent the condition from worsening.

Yes that should cure the problem.

Please attach the xray of the concerned tooth as well as a clinical picture of the same.

Hello Yes removal is permanent solution for wisdom tooth infection.

If the diagnosis has already been made and recurrent Pericoronitis around wisdom tooth is the cause then please don’t hesitate and get the tooth extracted. Please avoid repeated of antibiotics as that’s more detrimental. Extraction is the only permanent solution and get it done by an experienced and qualified oral surgeon if your mother is scared. It’s a routine procedure in any dental office and is carried out under local anaesthesia. Your m will not feel pain during the procedure though she may encounter little bit of a pull. If the infection keep occurring over and over again it may lead to spread of infection to other anatomical structures from the tooth and the problem will be aggravated and may also demand an even more extensive procedures!!

Counsel your mother before taking her to a dentist. Let her know it’s a routine and a very common problem faced by patients

Warm saline rinses thrice daily if there’s no swelling

OPG x ray to be done. Wisdom teeth are usually only removed if they cause problems...

gargle with leukwarm salt water.thrice a day.for relief clean that area twice a day!...! consult a certified dentist

Don't take too much antibiotics.. Thank you

Yes, the food will keep on getting stuck and the infection will come back. Extraction of 3rd molar will cure the problem completely and will also help the adjacent tooth not getting infected or starting a new decay. Being scared is normal but taking necessary action is mandatory as repeated infection is not a healthy sign

Get an OPG( full mouth X-ray) and consult your nearby dentist

Extraction of wisdom tooth is the permanent & final solution for this as infection will keep recur coz teeth is partially erupted which makes the area difficult to clean which cause the infection frequently , if you are afraid you can go for cleaning of surrounding infection with antibiotics .

Will suggest you to go for extraction

Yes, mostly the infection will subside and go away on removal of the wisdom tooth. Due to difficulty in cleaning the tooth and surrounding gums because of its position being at the very last in the oral cavity, infection is bound to happen .

Get the extraction done as soon as possible to prevent the further discomfort and infection

Yes, mostly in cases of pericoronitis with recurrent infection, tooth removal/extraction is the permanent solution. Maintain oral hygiene. Warm saline rinses thrice a day. Visit a local dentist for physical evaluation and treatment (as required).

Good evening... The best treatment option for this would be removal of the wisdom teeth....yes once you take antibiotics it will subside but will come back again ....

visit dentist and get the wisdom tooth extracted.

keep the area clean by maintenance of good Oral hygiene. advised Luke warm salt water gargling two to three times in a day . Take care hope you get well soon

Start with an antibiotic course for 5 days if infection and swelling is there. Continue with lukewarm saline rinsing 3-4 times a day for at least 10 days.

Get an OPG (full mouth x ray) done for better evaluation and treatment planning.

If this problem is recurring it’s better to get the wisdom tooth extracted to permanently settle this problem.