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Swelling in wisdom tooth area
Hello doctor. Since yesterday there is swelling in my wisdom tooth area ( left side downward). It is also paining and I am unable to chew anything from both the sides because of the swelling and pain. Please suggest the treatment.
FYI- I am also on migraine medication ( topaz 25 mg tryptomer 10 mg remylin D and stugeron)
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Hello ,
Yes! It wisdom tooth infection .
You dentist will take x - ray to see its postion completely impacted or partially erupted .
You badly need to do minor surgical extration of your wisdom tooth followed by Medication and topical care to avoid pain , swelling and spread of infection .
Prior to the procedure your dentist will try to reduce swelling and pain with medication .
During that medication course go for wisdom tooth extration as per your dentist guideline .
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For time being do warm saline / warm salt water rinses . thrice daily ..
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Your upper tooth is hitting lower gums leading to ulceration
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visit dental clinic it can be relived temporarily by selective grinding of upper molar. Further may require removal
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Timely treatment can prevent future problems
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Must go for x ray for the same tooth .. may it will impacted ... and infected too.
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Keep the area clean.
Use mouthwash.
Apply ice from outside if swelling is present.
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Visit dentist for clinical examination and x ray.
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