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Wisdom tooth problem
I have extreme pain and swelling accompanying redness in the wisdom tooth area. Although the tooth is not visible but still the gum over the crown is very swollen. It is very difficult to open mouth , chew or to swallow. I am facing this issue since the last 3 days .
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Hello.. you are having the pain and discomfort due to the Impacted (unerupted/ partially erupted) wisdom tooth.. you have to get your wisdom tooth extracted form an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon.
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Get an OPG done and visit an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon.
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Dr. Arvind M.S
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19 yrs exp
Bangalore
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Any solution offered for wisdom tooth problem will only give you temporary relief.Please visit a dentist nearby and get it removed for permanent relief.You can take NUCOXIA-60 tablet for pain relief(do not take more than 2 tablets per day).Try warm salt water rinses thrice daily for about a week.
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Please get it removed by Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon.
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