Question 1

there are swollen gums where my wisdom teeth are. why is it and how do i reduce the swelling?

Accepted Answer

Erupting or ?: You may or may not have enough room for your wisdom teeth to erupt.  You may have swollen gums from the normal eruption of your wisdom teeth, or an infection, pericoronitis (inflammation) or food impaction. See a dentist to determine the cause and advice as what to do.  Take some otc pain medication and rinse with salt water in the meantime.

Question 2

i have swollen gums from wisdom teeth. how can i get the swelling down besides salt water?

Accepted Answer

Extraction: Pericoronitis is a condition when gum surrounding the tooth is inflamed.  It occurs frequently in the area of wisdom teeth, when a partial erupting posiiton causing inflammation and trauma to the gingiva (due to plaque collected, poor oral hygiene, and traumatic occlusion in the area).  Extraction would be a definitive treatment.  Good brushing and antibiotic is only for temporary relief.

Question 3

how do you relieve pain from swollen gums around wisdom teeth?

Accepted Answer

Painful wisdom teeth: Pain from swollen gums around wisdom teeth is caused by inflammation and is called pericoronitis. Temporary measures to relieve pain include salt water or antiseptic mouthwashes, nsaids like ibuprofen, and orajel. But the real answer to the problem is to have the wisdom teeth removed. This is a very common and straightforward operation done by an oral surgeon that is usually very well-tolerated.

Question 4

right behind my wisdom teeth is swollen gums .i  can't bite down fully from it.what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Salt water rinse: You probably have some type of gum infectio. Rinse with warm salt water and see your dentist.

Question 5

subsequent to wisdom teeth gum swelling and bump on inside cheek?

Accepted Answer

See dentist: You need to see a dentist to have the wisdom tooth and gingiva evaluated to determine proper treatment of the situation. You might need to have the tooth extracted. Don't procrastinate to allow the infection to spread and cause other problems.

Question 6

my teeth have been killing me, all my molars and my wisdom teeth gums are red and swollen. are they growing?

Accepted Answer

See a periodontist: The gums appear to be infected and are swollen
you need to see a periodontist to evaluate it and treat it 
it won't go away by itself.

Question 7

both bottom wisdom teeth hurt a little.. right side of face feels swollen and gums next to the teeth feels like a hole?

Accepted Answer

Wisdom teeth: Inflammation/infection? Periodontal damage? Damage to adjacent teeth? See a wisdom tooth expert, a specialist Oral Surgeon, for examination, x-rays, diagnosis, appropriate treatment. Your General Dentist can recommend an Oral Surgeon for you to see.

Question 8

been having pain near back molar for 2 days, had a look with torch and saw bit of tooth coming out and gum bit swollen, i thought wisdom teeth. i live rural and flooded in... wisdom teeth or something else, and what should i do?

Accepted Answer

: You can contact a telemedicine doctor. Maybe you can benefit from antibiotics while waiting to get to a dentist. I would plan to make arrangements to see a dentist

Question 9

what procedure is necessary when gums are swollen and begin to grow above wisdom teeth, sensitive and start to have bad breath?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It will depend upon the severity of the problem.  It could involve cleaning your teeth differently, removal of a tooth, or localized gum surgery. Check with your dentist and discuss each option presented after an examination of the area.

Question 10

what do i do with the swelling. my gum swollened at the back of the molar and it's not wisdom teeth that cause it because i removed last year.

Accepted Answer

Have it examined: It may be food impaction, periodontal pocketing, or even an abscess from a necrotic nerve. Once the cause is determined, your local dentist will determine the proper course of care. Feel better soon.

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There are swollen gums where my wisdom teeth are. why is it and how do i reduce the swelling?

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I have swollen gums from wisdom teeth. how can i get the swelling down besides salt water?

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How do you relieve pain from swollen gums around wisdom teeth?

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Right behind my wisdom teeth is swollen gums .i can't bite down fully from it.what do i do?

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Subsequent to wisdom teeth gum swelling and bump on inside cheek?

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My teeth have been killing me, all my molars and my wisdom teeth gums are red and swollen. are they growing?

A member asked:

Both bottom wisdom teeth hurt a little.. right side of face feels swollen and gums next to the teeth feels like a hole?

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Been having pain near back molar for 2 days, had a look with torch and saw bit of tooth coming out and gum bit swollen, i thought wisdom teeth. i live rural and flooded in... wisdom teeth or something else, and what should i do?

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What procedure is necessary when gums are swollen and begin to grow above wisdom teeth, sensitive and start to have bad breath?

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What do i do with the swelling. my gum swollened at the back of the molar and it's not wisdom teeth that cause it because i removed last year.

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