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Gum infection
I had a pain amd swelling in the gum of the wisdom tooth. When i consulted doctor, he told me that my gums are infected and got pus in it. So he advised some tablets and mouth wash. Now swelling got reduced but there is a gap between gum and tooth when i pull the gum. Also he advised me for removing the 3rd wisdom tooth. I am worried about the space between gum and teeth. Pls advice.
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There will be a gap between the tooth and the gums since the gums is the operculum that needs to go and the whole tooth erupts out which will be seen completely.all that u need to do is gargle after every meal and snack so no food is getting locked in the gap which aids in causing infection.avoiding chewing on that side until ur symptoms subside.salt water gargling and proper hygiene helps.but removal of wisdom tooth if the symptoms persist is the final solution
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Yes , Sir Don't worry about it. It will be filled in i. e gap in between the teeth and the gums after you will follow the advise given to you by the doctor.
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You can do 1 thing &it's -just Gargle with lukewarm salt water after every meals to maintain oral hygiene .
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Hello! Get your wisdom tooth extracted and you'll be good to go!
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You should get your wisdom tooth extracted.. The problem will be resolved
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Get it extracted absolutely will be fine after that.
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Dr. Anupama Madihalli
Dentist
17 yrs exp
North Goa
You probably had a condition called pericoronitis which refers to the infection in relation to the gum overlying a wisdom tooth.If the wisdom tooth has not erupted fully (i.e impacted ) this condition is usually seen.You can control the discomfort by gargling vigorously with warm salt water. In the long run removal of the wisdom tooth is advisable.
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