Swollen gum

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Swollen gum

Asked for Female, 35 Years

I have a swollen gum near the last tooth in the left side of my mouth. I've checked & I don't think so that it's a wisdom tooth. The pain started two days back. Today after brushing in the morning , I did a mouthwash too which reduced the pain. Also warm water rinsing is comforting me. Is swollen gum necessarily a wisdom tooth symptom??

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Dr. Ravinder Bali

Dentist 8 yrs exp Jammu

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Hi It can be due wisdom teeth or any pocket present where food lodgement can occur

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Keep doing rinses

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Dr. Akshita Jain-Punamiya Prosthodontist 8 yrs exp Mumbai Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Akshita Jain-Punamiya

Prosthodontist 8 yrs exp Mumbai

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It may not necessarily be a wisdom tooth. But most often it is. Kindly get yourself evaluated by a dentist and find out the cause. Don’t delay it and make matters worse.