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My wisdom tooth is coming out causing me a cheek bite. my gums are swollen as well. im in a lot of pain.
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See a dentist: If you are cheek biting there's probably little if any room for that tooth. It may need to be extracted.
Answered 2/3/2015
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Pain: If wisdom tooth is not erupting into correct place, it needs treatment. No OTC is going to make this go away. Please see an Oral Surgeon.
Answered 7/21/2017
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