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Why Are My Gums Swollen When Wisdom Teeth Is Erupting?

I'm 19 weeks pregnant and my wisdom tooth is growing and my gums are swollen I can barley eat can chew or even open my mouth I was wondering until i see my dentist can I drink ensure or pedasure for now... I'm hungry as hell but it to painful to eat!!!
Sat, 31 May 2014
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Hi!Welcome to HCM.

You are suffering pericoronitis.Take a course of antibiotics,Moxikind CV 625 twice daily for 5 days.
Take a OTC pain killer.
Gargle with warm saline thrice daily.
See your dentist for a wisdom tooth removal.Use the other side to chew.Go for a soft diet.Eat chilled.

Regards.
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Why Are My Gums Swollen When Wisdom Teeth Is Erupting?

Hi!Welcome to HCM. You are suffering pericoronitis.Take a course of antibiotics,Moxikind CV 625 twice daily for 5 days. Take a OTC pain killer. Gargle with warm saline thrice daily. See your dentist for a wisdom tooth removal.Use the other side to chew.Go for a soft diet.Eat chilled. Regards.