3 days of pain. back wisdom tooth, swelling of the gums, cheek, jaw hurts, neck hurts, headache. hurts to open mouth and swallow. what should i do?

Dentist vs doctor: Given your symptoms, go see your health care provider, either dentist or FamilyDoc. I'd lean towards former first. If you don't have a dentist or can't get in over wknd, go to emergency department for evaluation. Difficulty swallowing is worrisome for several dangerous & emergent conditions, so don't wait or delay.

Wisdom tooth: Please see an oral surgeon for evaluation... most people don't have enough room for their wisdom teeth and usually need them extracted. Feel better soon.

3 days of pain: This sounds like a serious infection of or around the wisdom tooth. See your dentist or an oral surgeon ASAP because this will not heal without treatment.

Dentist/PCP: You will need a dental consult to see if dental issues are contributory but as Dr. Lin said, difficulty swallowing can be a serious issue requiring immediate treatment. Don't delay getting it seen.

Oral surgeon: Oral surgeon is the doc you should see soon for this problem.

See Wisdom Tooth Pro: High chance of infection. Ignoring it will not make it go away. Make appointment w Oral Surgeon. Until you see OS take OTC pain Meds EXACTLY as directed on the package to help take the edge off.