What can i do for my wisdom teeth pain?

Depends: The solution depends on if the pain is before having surgery or after surgery. If your wisdom teeth are erupting and causing pain, you need to contact your dentist for evaluation. If the pain is following surgery, take the meds prescribed and follow postop instructions. If you are still having pain, contact your dentist or surgeon for recommendations.

Cause?: Is the pain from decayed wisdom teeth, or from partially erupted/partially impacted wisdom teeth, or from an infected flap of tissue over part of the tooth, or were the teeth removed and now you have post-surgical pain? If you have not seen an oral surgeon, call now. If you have seen an oralsurgeon, follow the pain control information you were given.

Few things: Rinsing mouth with warm saltwater will help ease the pain. Rinse 2-5 times a day; don’t swallow salt water. Oral numbing meds can be applied. Otc pain relievers may help ease the pain. Chewing gum will gently massage the irritated area. These measures may temporarily relieve the pain. However, an oral surgeon should examine the tooth/teeth and decide whether further treatment is necessary.