upper left wisdom only one side is through my gums been having light pressure in that side of my head followed my often feeling my pulse in my gums where the tooth is.. is this normal?

Question

Wisdom tooth on lower left side visibly growing in.Left side of jaw is aching & annoying discomfort in gums in that area. Sign of infection?

Answer 1

Dental visit: Since there is no normal in dentistry, suggest you schedule a dental visit to xray and evaluate the problem for treatment

Answer 2

Wisdom teeth: Sometimes wisdom teeth are valuable asset when healthy and properly aligned, but more often, they are misaligned and require removal. The removal of wisdom teeth is one of the most common procedures at ages 15-24. See your dentist for evaluation, x-rays, treatment or referral to OS.

Answer 3

Yes: Yes, common symptoms. For proper guidance, see the wisdom tooth expert. For best results with wisdom teeth, make sure you are evaluated and treated by a board certified oral & maxillofacial surgeon.

Answer 4

See below: Most of the time a good moisturizing cream and pumice stone will do the trick.

Answer 5

Brush, rinse, floss: Brush and keep them clean, floss them gently and try rinsing with warm salt water in that area specifically. Rinse for a minute or so or as long as you can. This should help it go away. If the swelling is not going away you need to see your dentist to have it checked out. Good luck.

Answer 6

Swollen Gums: Swollen gums could be a possible sign of infection. Go and see your dentist as soon as possible if you need the swelling to go down in 72 hours. It could be something as simple as getting your teeth cleaned, or it could be something much worse.

Answer 7

Go to your dentist: A swollen gum is not normal. You may have an infection in the gum, bone, or tooth. Not only is this uncosmetic, but very unhealthy. Call your dentist today for and evaluation, and discussion of your options. With assistance from your dentist, it is quite possible to resolve this within your time period. With no dental treatment......? Who knows... Call today.

Answer 8

Swollen Gums: It could be anything from a dental abscess do to a dead tooth, localized acute gingivitis or periodontitis. Your best alternative is to see a dentist right away, get properly diagnosed and start treatment or medication to resolve your problem. Swelling not associated with trauma is usually associated with an infection.

Answer 9

Why 72 hours?: Not sure why 72 hours is important to you, however, if your gums are red, irritated and swollen, you should see your dentist asap. There is either a long standing gum problem or you may have an acute issue that can be resolved quickly. You probably can't treat this on your own.

Answer 10

Brush : Depending on the severity of the swelling and the reason for it, you may be able to get some resolution by brushing.

Answer 11

It depends: On the cause. Most of the time, this is due to plaque and calculus and is treated by a professional cleaning and good oral hygiene. However, some serious systemic diseases can cause swollen gums, so it is best to visit a dentist for an evaluation.

Answer 12

Many diseases : You should see your dermatologist for treatment and evaluation. This way you can find out the cause.

Answer 13

Hydroquinone cream: Try hydroquinone cream. Rub in a small amount 2 times each day. You can find a 2% hydroquinone cream over the counter in most pharmacies. Natural liquorice extract is another treatment that works but is usually not as effective.

upper left wisdom only one side is through my gums been having light pressure in that side of my head followed my often feeling my pulse in my gums where the tooth is.. is this normal?

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