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Wisdom tooth removed in the lower jaw
I am pregnant now ( second trimester)
My wisdom tooth in the lower jaw had been removed a few years back .
I had gauva two days ago and that seed hardly pressed the gum and made a little hole here .whatever I eat at this side it's setting there now .I often washing the mouth .
But still that place is sore and hole is visible .should it close it by own ?
I am looking for safest option now as it should not cause any harm to baby .Please suggest
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Hi mam. Kindly visit a dentist and get it checked now itself because second trimester is the safest time to do any dental procedure if needed.
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Please send the pic
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Do warm saline rinses
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Plz send photographs,now u can leave it like that after delivery ,u can go for suturing
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Please attach a picture of the concerned area.
If not able to click a picture please visit a nearby dentist for examination
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Attach a clinical picture.
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
Please get a clinical examination by a dentist. Rinse your mouth thoroughly after every meal.
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Dr. Dhiraj Kumar
Dental Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Delhi
Maintain oral hygiene.
Warm saline rinses thrice a day.
Visit a local dentist for physical evaluation and treatment (if required)
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