Question 1

how to treat a half erupted wisdom tooth at home?

Accepted Answer

Keep it clean: The best solution is to get it removed.  Until you can do that i suggest keeping it really clean.  Use a syringe with water or salt water to clean up under any gum tissue, this should keep inflammation down to a minimum until you can get the tooth removed.

Question 2

what can i do to treat my wisdom tooth operculum?

Accepted Answer

Depending on tooth: Position. If the tooth is in a good position, a laser can remove the excess tissue so it won't collect food and bacteria that can cause breath issues. If the tooth is partially impacted even it is in an upright  acceptable position, you may need an oral surgeon to have it further evaluated.

Question 3

what is the best pain medication to treat severe wisdom tooth impaction?

Accepted Answer

Ibuprofen: The best over the counter medication would be Ibuprofen (motrin). I would take three every 6hrs.  Do not exceed  12 tabs in any 24 hour period,  i would definitely call your dentist to have this treated as there could be infection present and this must be treated immediately.

Question 4

i think that my wisdom tooth is infected! what is the best way to treat this?

Accepted Answer

This is one time: When home remedies are not the way to go. Please see a dentist promptly. An abscess can become serious quickly.

Question 5

treated sinus , but still keeps going . upper wisdom tooth coming in , can that be the cause?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Consulting an oral surgeon and/or an Otolaryngologist would get you the best advice and treatment.

Question 6

what are some home remedies for wisdom tooth aches?

Accepted Answer

Warm salt water: Rinsing with warm salt water is the panacea of household remedies. It has no true medicinal value but may make the area feel better for a short time. I strongly urge you to have the area evaluated by a dentist asap. This is a sensitive part of the oral anatomy and using anything to deaden pain without a diagnosis is imprudent.

Question 7

how should i treat my partially ruptured wisdom tooth until i can get it removed?

Accepted Answer

Until removal: Keep it as clean as possible with proper brushing and flossing. If it is sore or swollen salt water rinses may help- (teaspoon salt in glass of warm water) - 3 to 4 times per day.

Question 8

blood/jelly clot where wisdom tooth was removed, what is the proper way to treat this?

Accepted Answer

Leave it alone: The clot allows healing to occur.  Don't cause it to wash out.  Please ask your oral surgeon for clot preservation instructions.

Question 9

is amoxicillin treated for wisdom tooth infections also?

Accepted Answer

Self treatment: Self treatment may be anywhere from ineffective to dangerous.  Amoxicillin may be effective in controlling oral infections on the correct dose and for the correct period of time, physical dental treatment required for effective infection control.  See your Dentist or an Oral Surgeon for safe and effective care.

Question 10

i have a cavity in a wisdom tooth and i believe it has absessed, how can i treat pain until i can get to dentist. am in lots of pain and pain is growing.

Accepted Answer

You : You need to see a dentist asap to take care of your problem before it turns into a severe emergency.

Obviously taking otc pain meds will help, but not solve your problem.

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