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Wisdom tooth
Hi I am 30 years old, there is a small skin on the wisdom teeth of the left lower jaw as attached in the picture. Please tell me
1. What is that
2. Is that harmful
3. What is the reason
4. What concern should I take
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Hi!!!
The condition that you are asking is called Pericoronitis, in which there is a soft tissue growth over the incompletely erupted tooth. The area under the soft tissue is difficult to maintain leading to food accumulation, decayed tooth or pus accumulation. Please note that this condition is very common when the wisdom tooth is erupting into oral cavity. You have to go to dentist for clinical examination and take xray inorder to asses the position of the tooth. Decision will be taken whether its better to retain the tooth or remove it.
If the tooth is decided to be retained, the soft tissue covering the tooth will removed ( Operculectomy) and proper oral hygiene maintenance has to be followed.
Next Steps
Please visit the dentist to decide the treatment plan
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You can gargle with a pinch of salt in lukewarm water after having food.
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Hlo,its being called pericoronitis.it is normal nothing to feel odd .During eruption of the third molar it occurs.if that Area has any pain or discomfort get the x-ray and visit the dentist
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Hello
It is pericoronitis
Please get the x ray done and go for physical evaluation
Treatment depends on the x ray findings
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Dr. Shalini Nanda
Hair Transplant Surgeon
9 yrs exp
Bangalore
Its pericoronitis visit the dental clinic
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
The picture is not very clear. It looks like you have something called Periocoronitis. You need to visit the dentist for a clinical evaluation. Get an x-ray OPG to know the position of the tooth. Treatment will depend on the X-ray.
There is nothing to worry. It is not harmful.
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Dr. Zoya Rasheed
Cosmetic/Aesthetic Dentist
11 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello!
1)It's pericoronitis
2)Nope
3)Eruption of third molar
4)If its hurting get operculectomy done or localised cleaning
Next Steps
Kindly visit nearby dental surgeon for physical examination evaluation and treatment plan
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