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Pain In The Tooth Right Next To The Wisdom Tooth, Going Down Right Side Of Neck. What To Do ?

hi I have been in pain for the last 3 days and don't know what to do. I had my wisdom tooth out 2 years ago but the tooth right next to it is giving me a little bit of pain and the pain is going down the right side of my neck, sometimes there is a lot of but and sometimes only a little bit but the pain doesn't go away. please help me
Wed, 29 May 2013
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Hello,
The toothache next to wisdom tooth may be due to -periodontal infection,deep caries,inflammed flap of wisdom tooth.
A detailed clinical as well as radiological evaluation is required to find out the cause of toothache.
Meanwhile,get deep scaling done.
Decayed teeth has to be restored or root canal treated.
Gargle frequently with lukewarm saline or betadine.
Rinse your mouth after every meals.
Take complete course of medicines as per your dentist's prescription.
Hope this helps.
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Pain In The Tooth Right Next To The Wisdom Tooth, Going Down Right Side Of Neck. What To Do ?

Hello, The toothache next to wisdom tooth may be due to -periodontal infection,deep caries,inflammed flap of wisdom tooth. A detailed clinical as well as radiological evaluation is required to find out the cause of toothache. Meanwhile,get deep scaling done. Decayed teeth has to be restored or root canal treated. Gargle frequently with lukewarm saline or betadine. Rinse your mouth after every meals. Take complete course of medicines as per your dentist s prescription. Hope this helps.