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Swelling in gum in wisdom teeth
Swelling in gum in wisdom teeth since past many weeks. The tounge also seems to be infected by it a liitle
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hello. You need to visit a dentist and get it checked. Get an x-ray done. The best treatment for wisdom tooth is to get it removed.
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You can get the tooth removed if its causing too much trouble to you.
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Dear sir
You can also gargle with lukewarm water with a pinch of salt in it twice daily
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visit a dentist and also advisable t get an OPG x ray done to know the position of tooth
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keep the area clean
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Dr. Suman Makam
Dentist
23 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello,
you can visit a dentist and get an x-ray done to check if the orientation of the wisdom tooth is in the right direction or if it is getting infected.If so then get it removed.
Regards
Dr Sumanmakam
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Dr. Shruti Joshi
Dentist
19 yrs exp
Thane
Hi,Please keep the wisdom tooth area cleaned by brushing the area properly & use a mouthwash.If the problem still persists visit a dentist who will decide whether the wisdom tooth has to be removed or not.Also take painkiller to relieve pain.
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Dr. Anil Kumar Jain
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello there.
I can understand your concern.
Use a good mouth wash and brush your teeth daily.
And get it checked out by a dentist in person for further evaluation and management.
He will be able to help you further.
Best regards.
Dr. Anil kumar jain.
Bangalore.
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