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My gum is swollen over my left wisdom tooth. what do i do?
8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Call a dentist: The wisdom tooth in question may need to be extracted. It needs to be examined to know for sure.
Answered 3/30/2014
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Operculum: The gum over your wisdom tooth is inflamed. You may have some food stuck beneath it that must be removed. While it may hurt to "probe" in this area, brush well and rinse 2-3x/hr with warm salt water for the next day or so. If the swelling does not subside, contact your dds for examination. You may need the gum tissue or the tooth removed to prevent reoccurrence.
Answered 12/30/2016
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