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Wisdom tooth problem
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I had wisdom tooth infection also had swelling inflammation and pain but now everything is ok no pain no swelling nothing there . I risking the mouth n used antiseptic mouth wash brush twice daily clean the infected area .. many time gently but Still gum flap over the tooth which is irritating n not able to bite . Want to side that flap but don't want extraction of tooth .. is this flap gone it's own .. or some treatment .. if I don't treat is this dangerous or normal . Tanks
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Visit dentist ASAP
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Keep area clean
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You can try flap removal but it seems like an impacted tooth so x-ray is required for further treatment
If it's a impacted tooth u have extract that tooth
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Gargle with warm salt water for 3-4times a day
maintain oral hygiene
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In this case tooth extraction is advisable ,as tooth is causing constant harm to near by area.
You can try out getting flap removal ,if it doesn't cause further harm to nearby area.
If it harms, extraction is the only option left .
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use antiseptic mouthwash occasionally
can use gum paint on swollen gums as n when required
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Don’t delay go for extraction as soon as possible.
Flap will grow again!!!
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Do warm saline rinses
Opg xray
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In your case tooth removal is best solution.
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the overhanging gum removal may not help completely in your case
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hold warm water salt in mouth for period of 1-2 min 3-4 times/ day.
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it will not go on its own. Success rate of Surgical removal of that flap is less. it will grow again. Tooth removal is best option, second option is to keep clean of that area by brushing, mouth rinsing. If you can keep clean that area there will be no future problem. But if not, then there will be infection again and again.
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