My gum is swollen where my wisdom tooth is, what could this be?

Pericoronitis: Pericoronitis is a condition where the gum surrounding the lclinical crown of a tooth is swelling. This usually occur in the wisdom tooth area where oral hygiene access is difficult and resulting in plaque trap which initiate the gingival inflammation. Treatment involved antibiotics and subsequent removal of the wisdom teeth.

Pathology: Swelling of the gums associated with a wisdom tooth could be a localized infection around the crown of an erupting tooth known as a pericoronitiis. It could also be due to an acute abscess and in some instances, the swelling could be related to a possible cyst. A clinical evaluation with the appropriate x-rays by your dentist can provide you with a more definitive diagnosis.