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What procedure is necessary when gums are swollen and begin to grow above wisdom teeth, sensitive and start to have bad breath?
7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Depends: It will depend upon the severity of the problem. It could involve cleaning your teeth differently, removal of a tooth, or localized gum surgery. Check with your dentist and discuss each option presented after an examination of the area.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Removal of tooth: You should see your dentist to have the tooth evaluated. Most likely you will need to have the wisdom tooth out.
Answered 11/26/2013
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Pericoronitis: Inflammation of tissue surrounding a wisdom teeth is termed pericoronitis. Extraction of the wisdom teeth and antibiotic treatment is the best remedy.
Answered 9/3/2013
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