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Wisdom teeth bleeding
I have got swelling around the wisdom teeth gums and it keeps bleeding frequently.. is it common? Should I worry?
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You have pericoronitis because of wisdom tooth. Get an opg x ray done and visit oral surgeon for removal of tooth
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You can visit my clinic for the removal of wisdom tooth
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Swelling around wisdom tooth is the condition called pericoronitis, happen when tooth is partially erupted.
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Get your clinical checkup done. Visit to the clinic.
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Do a opg
Food lodgement and pericoronitis
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Dr. Zoya Rasheed
Cosmetic/Aesthetic Dentist
11 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello.
It might be due to food lodgement.(Pericoronitis)
Yes it's common.
Get OPG done and Treatment plan can be followed accordingly
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Dr. Vedika Khaneja
Dentist
4 yrs exp
Delhi
Please visit your nearest dentist, he/she will let you know the exact cause as it can be due to food lodgement/erupting molar/ or the tooth might be carious.
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Get a OPG done.
Do warm saline rinses.
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Dr. Inavolu Shamini
Dentist
10 yrs exp
Hyderabad
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This might be the condition called pericoronitis. Need pictures for clear diagnosis and treatment
Please consult the dentist for examination and treatment
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