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Tooth ache
My lower jaw tooth has been hurting for weeks now. Whenever I try to chew hein the tooth it hurts very bad. When I chew the gums covering that tooth swells up and food particles also get stuck on the tooth and the gums. Why is this happening and what can I do?
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Hi...the swelling is due to insufficient space for the wisdom tooth to erupt where the food often gets accumulated and causes infection.The condition is called as PERICORONITIS.
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Visit dentist immediately to avoid serious dental issues.
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Add salt in luke warm water and gargle in the affected side for 4-5 times a day to get temporary relief.
Advised to do regular dental check up and teeth cleaning every 6 months.
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The problem you telling generally happen because of wisdom tooth impaction. The gum over the tooth has covered the tooth or there might be a cavity. Get an X-ray done of that area to clear out the problem and treatment will bed one accordingly.
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This is happening due to a decayed tooth or an impacted 3 molar
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get an opg done and visit ur nearest Dentist
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You have problems with the wisdom tooth( eruption) . Please go for OPG x ray to check whether there is space for eruption. If there is any issues, please go for either operculectomy or impaction surgery.
Gargle vigorously with a mouthwash or salt water to maintain hygiene and free from infection.
Hope this might help you
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