HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Treatment For A Lump On The Gum Of A Wisdom Tooth

Hello!

I have what I believe is an impacted wisdom tooth. The actual tooth part doesn't start until almost my gumline. The other day, I bit too hard into the gum that is still on the impacted wisdom tooth and created a sore lump. Now I cannot chew on the left side of my mouth or close my mouth all the way.
Fri, 16 May 2014
Report Abuse
Dentist, Periodontics 's  Response
Hi
With your query, as you mentioned that you have impacted tooth that means the tooth hasn't reached to its occlusal level and still covered by gum that is technically called as pericoronal flap. Coming to your swelling I mean the lump could be a pericoronal abscess which may be due to forceful food impaction in to gingiva called as pseudo pocket. Treatment for this are by two means initially it has to get irrigated by an antiseptic solution then either you should go for a procedure called operculectomy which means removal of gingiva or gum that is present over the tooth. This decision will be made by examining the tooth eruption status by radiograph and your age. In some instances if they decide tooth development is complete and chances of recurrence is more then you may have to undergo extraction for the impacted tooth. I would suggest you to go and visit oral surgeon for time being you can start using antibiotics along with pain killers and visit dentist as early as possible for complete treatment.It is unethical to prescribe antibiotics without knowing your drug history and medical status.Hope this is informative
I find this answer helpful

1 Doctor agrees with this answer


Note: Find out which dental treatment will work best for your teeth. Ask here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Treatment For A Lump On The Gum Of A Wisdom Tooth

Hi With your query, as you mentioned that you have impacted tooth that means the tooth hasn t reached to its occlusal level and still covered by gum that is technically called as pericoronal flap. Coming to your swelling I mean the lump could be a pericoronal abscess which may be due to forceful food impaction in to gingiva called as pseudo pocket. Treatment for this are by two means initially it has to get irrigated by an antiseptic solution then either you should go for a procedure called operculectomy which means removal of gingiva or gum that is present over the tooth. This decision will be made by examining the tooth eruption status by radiograph and your age. In some instances if they decide tooth development is complete and chances of recurrence is more then you may have to undergo extraction for the impacted tooth. I would suggest you to go and visit oral surgeon for time being you can start using antibiotics along with pain killers and visit dentist as early as possible for complete treatment.It is unethical to prescribe antibiotics without knowing your drug history and medical status.Hope this is informative