A 41-year-old member asked:

i have swollen gums and a rash on my face and neck. could the infection possibly be from wisdom tooth?

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Dr. Herman Liem answered

Dentistry 37 years experience

Most likely not.: You need to visit your family dentist or physician and have the proper diagnosis done.

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Dr. Morey Furman answered

Dentistry 37 years experience

See a dentist: An infected wisdom tooth can give you swollen gums and pain. I've never heard of getting a rash from it though.

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How long it takes for swelling go down in m gums the dotcor said I have a gum infection from my wisdom tooth they gave me antobics

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A family friend had an infection in her wisdom teeth , amoxicilin 500 mg capsule was prescribed by her dentist .Now she has rash on the face is it ok?

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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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