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Is it a sign of your wisdoms cutting if your back gums are swollen and turning white? also, it feels like a layer of gum is covering my back teeth.

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

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Wisdom Teeth: It appears that your wisdom teeth are erupting.

Dr Malerman agreed

Answered 10/20/2018

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Wisdom teeth: Wisdom teeth trying to erupt. Would be wise to have them evaluated by Oral Surgeon to evaluate their viability.

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A member asked:

Is it a sign of your wisdoms cutting if your back gums are swollen and turning white? also, it feels like a layer of gum is covering my back teeth.

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Dr Malerman agreed

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

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