A 22-year-old male asked:
i have a painful gum near the back of my jaw. my wisdoms have not been removed. the saliva on one side has a slight odour to it. 1 tonsil swollen too?
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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered
53 years experience Orthodontics
Sounds like: Sounds like you need to see two specialist’s. You need to see an Oral Surgeon to evaluate wisdom teeth and surrounding tissues, and an ENT to evaluate your tonsils. Concern is infection, so call now.
Answered on Mar 23, 2018
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