Australia
A 18-year-old male asked:
Been having pain near back molar for 2 days, had a look with torch and saw bit of tooth coming out and gum bit swollen, i thought wisdom teeth. i live rural and flooded in... wisdom teeth or something else, and what should i do?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Richard Romanoanswered
Internal Medicine 11 years experience
You can contact a telemedicine doctor. Maybe you can benefit from antibiotics while waiting to get to a dentist. I would plan to make arrangements to see a dentist
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Reviewed Mar 19, 2021
Dr. Robert Trageranswered
Dentistry 56 years experience
At 18 your third molars [WISDOM TEETH] are naturally erupting and causing this natural event. Keep area clean and rinse with warm or mildly hot salt water .Use any mild pain reliever you can obtain in the OUTBACK and watch the area to see if the tooth erupts more and eventually see a DENTIST.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Answered Mar 21, 2021
Last updated Mar 21, 2021
People also asked
Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
24/7 visits - just $44!
50% off with $15/month membership
Disclaimer:
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.