Slight wisdom tooth pain or possible gum pain, not sure. 33 year old female, pain just started this week. gum slightly over flapping wisdom tooth. will i have to get it extracted? or could it be an infection that could be treated with antibiotics?

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 in oral surgery. See your dentist for evaluation and x-rays.

Both: You describe a situation in which the tooth likely should be extracted. Antibiotics will settle it down for now. For best results, see an oral surgeon.

Wisdom tooth: When there is gum tissue covering part of a wisdom tooth it is common for infections to occur. This is because it is very difficult you you to clean so debris and bacteria can be stuck under this flap of tissue. This area can be cleaned out and antibiotics will help in the short term. The tooth may need to be removed. Your dentist can advise you nice he evaluates the tooth and X-ray.

Pain: Could be either. Or could be partially impacted wisdom tooth has caused damage to surrounding bone/gums/teeth. You will have to be examined and probably x-rayed to determine cause of symptoms and extent of the problem. Please see an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon for care. Oral Surgeons are the dental world's wisdom tooth experts.