Question 1

what is cause of swollen gum behind wisdom tooth?

Accepted Answer

That depends: It could simply be food stuck behind the tooth. It could be the gum tissue getting squished between the top tooth and the bottom tooth. It could be the beginning of an infection. An evaluation by your dentist is the best way to figure out which of these is causing your problem. In the mean time warm salt water rinses may help flush out anything that is caught back there and make it feel better.

Question 2

my partially erupted wisdom tooth has swollen gum covering one side of the tooth. is it time for it to get taken out?

Accepted Answer

Wisdom teeth: Wisdom teeth that are not able to emerge normally become impacted or trapped within the jaw.  If they emerge partially through the the gums a passageway is created and can become infected.  Some dentists recommend removing them if they don't fully emerge or if they grow near the nerve of the lower jaw.  Some believe that it is better to remove them early.  See your dentist for exam and his opinion

Question 3

28 yr old female, experiencing swollen gum behind lower back molar- left side. hurts mostly when touched. never had bottom wisdom teeth, only the 2 top ones came in my early 20s. could this be a wisdom tooth erupting? swelling is in that area.

Accepted Answer

See DDS: Contact your dentist for a clinical and radiographic examination to determine if the third molar is present and the treatment plan.

Question 4

bottom wisdom tooth never came in. had molar pulled a few years ago & now having jaw, ear pain, sore swollen gum where wisdom tooth is under gum. ?

Accepted Answer

Gum Pain: You may need that pulled also or at least checked out by a dentist!

Question 5

i have a swollen lymph node under my chin and swollen gum around my moller which is located next to a wisdom tooth that is breaking through. it looks like it has pus. what could cause this ?

Accepted Answer

Tooth abscess: You are likely having a dental abscess with a reactive lymph node under your chin. Make sure you see your dentist as soon as possible, in the mean time your primary care doc may help as well with an exam, treatment and coordinating locally with a dentist, if you are not established with one.

Question 6

i have swollen gum in the back of my mouth behind last tooth, is this my wisdom teeth coming in?

Accepted Answer

Very possibly: It can also be caused by a periodontal pocket in that area. Your dentist will be able to tell after an examination with radiographs. Either way, it needs to be treated to avoid bone loss on that second molar.

Question 7

what is the best way to treat gum swelling? i have already went to the dentist and they did some things to my teeth .my wisdom tooth is also growing.the pain is unbearable.i miss eating food .how can i make my gums okay?

Accepted Answer

: Return to your dentist, and discuss a referral to a gum specialist.  Sometimes, gargling with dilute hydrogen peroxide solution can provide temporary relief.  If you take Dilantin, that may represent the cause.  Discuss all of this with your dentist.

Question 8

is it normal to have some teeth sensitivity after wisdom tooth removal? it's been a month since the extraction, and i feel some gum swelling and sensitivity surrounding the wisdom tooth extraction site. a recent check-up showed everything is normal?

Accepted Answer

: Depending on the complexity of the extraction, this is not out of the ordinary. Since you have been examined post-op and everything appears to be fine, give it a little more time.

Question 9

why is my gums swollen over my last wisdom tooth?

Accepted Answer

Several Poss : The best way to find out is to see your dentist for a diagnosis and treatment. It will get worse if you do nothing.

Question 10

half of my wisdom tooth came through, now the other half of the gum is swollen. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Infection : It is  easy to get food debris stuck under the tissue around the wisdom tooth because you cannot clean it.  This causes an infection that needs to be treated by a dentist.  The dentist may recommend extraction of the wisdom tooth.
For now clean as well as you can, rinse with salt water, take ibuprophen if you can, and call your dentist asap.

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What is cause of swollen gum behind wisdom tooth?

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My partially erupted wisdom tooth has swollen gum covering one side of the tooth. is it time for it to get taken out?

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28 yr old female, experiencing swollen gum behind lower back molar- left side. hurts mostly when touched. never had bottom wisdom teeth, only the 2 top ones came in my early 20s. could this be a wisdom tooth erupting? swelling is in that area.

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Bottom wisdom tooth never came in. had molar pulled a few years ago & now having jaw, ear pain, sore swollen gum where wisdom tooth is under gum. ?

A member asked:

I have a swollen lymph node under my chin and swollen gum around my moller which is located next to a wisdom tooth that is breaking through. it looks like it has pus. what could cause this ?

A member asked:

I have swollen gum in the back of my mouth behind last tooth, is this my wisdom teeth coming in?

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What is the best way to treat gum swelling? i have already went to the dentist and they did some things to my teeth .my wisdom tooth is also growing.the pain is unbearable.i miss eating food .how can i make my gums okay?

A member asked:

Is it normal to have some teeth sensitivity after wisdom tooth removal? it's been a month since the extraction, and i feel some gum swelling and sensitivity surrounding the wisdom tooth extraction site. a recent check-up showed everything is normal?

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Why is my gums swollen over my last wisdom tooth?

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Half of my wisdom tooth came through, now the other half of the gum is swollen. is this normal?

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