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What Does Swollen Gum And Tonsil Around Wisdom Tooth Indicate?

My gum is swollen around wisdom tooth that is not fully in yet. My tonsil on same side is slightly swollen as well. I'm not sick or having any symptoms in my throat area other than soreness outside of my mouth around my neck in same spot as wisdom tooth and tonsil. What do you recommend since I am not showing signs of a sickness and my mouth inside is pink/red normal color no spots on tonsil either.?
Mon, 23 Jun 2014
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Hi,
With your query, Nothing to worry about it anyways you are symptomless. This is normal to happen like this and ususally gums will be swollen before eruption and this not exactly the swelling infact it is nothing but the tooth is trying to pierce the gum so that it will make its way into oral cavity thats it.Coming to your tonsil problem in some patients it happens especially when wisdom tooth is erupting slight to mild inflammation of those surrounding might appear but its normal. Wait for the complete eruption of tooth if you any symptoms then you can visit your dentist/Oral surgeon who will examine and prescribe drugs if necessary based on the situation.Till then be cool enjoy your life.Hope this helps you
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What Does Swollen Gum And Tonsil Around Wisdom Tooth Indicate?

Hi, With your query, Nothing to worry about it anyways you are symptomless. This is normal to happen like this and ususally gums will be swollen before eruption and this not exactly the swelling infact it is nothing but the tooth is trying to pierce the gum so that it will make its way into oral cavity thats it.Coming to your tonsil problem in some patients it happens especially when wisdom tooth is erupting slight to mild inflammation of those surrounding might appear but its normal. Wait for the complete eruption of tooth if you any symptoms then you can visit your dentist/Oral surgeon who will examine and prescribe drugs if necessary based on the situation.Till then be cool enjoy your life.Hope this helps you