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Swelling in gum
Wisdom teeth is growing, there is less space left. There is a swelling and pain in gum. Should I take any medicine for pain relief? Or consult any doctor? The wisdom teeth of upper jaw have grown sidewards. The ones in lower jaw are grown upstraight, but they are still small. There is a swelling since yesterday, and it hurts a lot.
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Do hot water gargles with salt 4-5 times a day . You can take tablet dolo 650 for the pain. If it persists after a few days also then consult a dentist and get an X-ray done
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Visit Dentist, get it cleaned that area .
Take an X-ray as well to rule out any deep infection.
If pain doesn't come down even after medicines, go for removal
Next Steps
make xray
Health Tips
salt water rinse
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Hello...
You have not mentioned the site of pain and swelling..
Is that in upper Jaw or Lower jaw??
Usually wisdom tooth causes pain while erupting, if its unbearable and if you have Swelling you Need to visit Dentist and might need an X-Ray, it needs immediate attention.
Next Steps
avoid eating hard on that side..
brush well on the effected area..
use mouth wash or garagle after every meal..
Health Tips
keep the Painful area clean..
you can take painKiller for immediate relief..
visit a dentist.
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