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Suggest Remedy For The Swelling In Gums Due To The Rupture Caused By Wisdom Teeth
Hi there
I've got a problem with one of my wisdom teeth.
When I was 18/19, my top wisdom teeth both came out fine.
My right bottom wisdom grew slightly crooked and was growing into the last molar.
This wisdom tooth was extracted via normal extraction.
The left wisdom tooth is what is currently troubling me. This wisdom tooth also grows crooked and grows into the last molar.
I'm now 30 and every 6-8 months since I was 18/19, for two weeks, I suffer with pain, fever, headache and my gum swelling as this wisdom tooth seems to rupture the gum and grow. I can actually see a small part of the wisdom when it breaks the gum. After 2 weeks or so, the gum covers the tooth and the pain goes away.
I've seen several dentists over the years who said the wisdom tooth can only be removed via an operation. I'm trying to avoid an operation and over the years I've learned to deal with this occasional pain.
It hasn't occurred to me until last night, what if I have the last molar extracted and allowed the wisdom tooth to come out?
The molar is perfectly healthy and strong. And I realize the wisdom tooth will grow crooked which may make it useless. Is this an alternative to an operation?
I realize its also difficult to voice an opinion without an xray.
Looking forward to your answers.
I've got a problem with one of my wisdom teeth.
When I was 18/19, my top wisdom teeth both came out fine.
My right bottom wisdom grew slightly crooked and was growing into the last molar.
This wisdom tooth was extracted via normal extraction.
The left wisdom tooth is what is currently troubling me. This wisdom tooth also grows crooked and grows into the last molar.
I'm now 30 and every 6-8 months since I was 18/19, for two weeks, I suffer with pain, fever, headache and my gum swelling as this wisdom tooth seems to rupture the gum and grow. I can actually see a small part of the wisdom when it breaks the gum. After 2 weeks or so, the gum covers the tooth and the pain goes away.
I've seen several dentists over the years who said the wisdom tooth can only be removed via an operation. I'm trying to avoid an operation and over the years I've learned to deal with this occasional pain.
It hasn't occurred to me until last night, what if I have the last molar extracted and allowed the wisdom tooth to come out?
The molar is perfectly healthy and strong. And I realize the wisdom tooth will grow crooked which may make it useless. Is this an alternative to an operation?
I realize its also difficult to voice an opinion without an xray.
Looking forward to your answers.
Thu, 11 Sep 2014
Thanks for your query. I have gone through your query.
The swelling or lump can be because of the pericoronal abscess. Nothing to be panic.
If i am your treating doctor, i would suggest you to take a radiograph like IOPAR OR RVG to rule out the amount of space available for the wisdom tooth to erupt. If there is no space then the tooth has to be removed. If the wisdom tooth is covered with bone, then it has to be removed by a minor surgical procedure. Since it is a non functional tooth, get the tooth removed, to prevent future complications.
Meanwhile i would have suggested to take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin and metronidazole(if you are not allergic). Do saline gargling.
I hope my answer will help you. Take care
The swelling or lump can be because of the pericoronal abscess. Nothing to be panic.
If i am your treating doctor, i would suggest you to take a radiograph like IOPAR OR RVG to rule out the amount of space available for the wisdom tooth to erupt. If there is no space then the tooth has to be removed. If the wisdom tooth is covered with bone, then it has to be removed by a minor surgical procedure. Since it is a non functional tooth, get the tooth removed, to prevent future complications.
Meanwhile i would have suggested to take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin and metronidazole(if you are not allergic). Do saline gargling.
I hope my answer will help you. Take care
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