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Wisdom teeth infection
I think a food go stuck in my wisdom teeth and it infected my gum the next day. I am currently feeling pain however it has reduces with the treatment of salt and Advil. Could this be cured overnight or do I 100% need to go to the dentist?
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Dr. Prabhavathi V
Dentist
19 yrs exp
Bangalore
You have to go to the dentist for permanent relief. Salt water and painkillers can give a temporary relief only
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