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Swollen Gum near wisdom teeth
I've a swollen Gum near my wisdom teeth since a day, and it's kinda irritating. I wanted to know is it something to get checked or is it normal for my age (18+) will it go away in a few days.
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its Normal at this age commonly occur due to eruption of third molar
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You should go for OPG to check position of third molar, just in case of impaction
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If pain is there do the xray
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Kindly go for an opg x ray to check the position of third molar
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Hello!
It's normal.
If its hurting then kindly visit nearby dental surgeon or connect online
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Hello, this is common while eruption of wisdom tooth. No need to worry, you can consult me for further assistance.
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There is a need to get it checked near the wisdom teeth
It might be due to the eruption of wisdom tooth
Please do warm saline rinse
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Dr. Sunaina Katal
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1 yrs exp
Jammu
Hello it is completely normal for erupting wisdom tooth . What you can do try to keep that area clean by doing rinses after everytime you had meal . Also do warm saline rinses
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you can go for opg /xray to know the position of erupting tooth .
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Try to maintain oral hygiene specially in that area
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Dr. Pia Patel
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14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
It is normal for your age. This is the age when the wisdom tooth starts to erupt. If it does not subside in a week, get an x-ray OPG.
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