A 26-year-old male asked:
Hi dr , currently having so much pain from my wisdom tooth , my gums are inflated . i am aware that i dont have space for the nd that they should be extracted . do i really have to see a dentist to get some meds to get rid of the gum inflation ?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Theodore Davantzisanswered
Dentistry 41 years experience
See a dentist...: .... or Oral Surgeon, for their extraction. Mediation alone will not resolve your problems. And yes, you really do need to see a dentist for treatment.
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Dr. Arnold Malermananswered
Orthodontics 54 years experience
Pills won't fix: Pills alone will not fix wisdom tooth problems. Inflammation may be due to infection, position, or damage to surrounding tissues. Make an appointment with a wisdom tooth expert, a specialist Oral Surgeon, for an examination, imaging, and a discussion of your treatment options. The pain and swelling are red flags saying that you need immediate care.
115 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Dec 27, 2019
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