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My mouth hurts and unable to open properly, from upper left back of my mouth- i don't know if i have wisdom tooth yet.

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Dr. Jerry Brown answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Need A Dental Visit: Good day; A perfect time to visit your dentist ASAP!!

Dr Rosenblatt agreed

Answered 1/30/2016

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Wisdom Tooth: It's possible that the wisdom tooth is erupting towards your cheek preventing your mouth from opening correctly. Have your dentist take a look.

Answered 1/31/2016

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

See a dentist ASAP: for evaluation, panoramic x-ray and treatment if indicated.

Dr Malerman agreed

Answered 4/12/2020

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A member asked:

My mouth hurts and unable to open properly, from upper left back of my mouth- i don't know if i have wisdom tooth yet.

5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Jerry Brown answered

Dr Rosenblatt agreed

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Dr. Paul Grin answered

Dr Malerman agreed

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