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Swollen gums
I am suffering extreme jaw pain since 2-3 days with difficulty in opening mouth wide..there is also swelling of gums behind second molars ..what can be the reason ..I am really scared to visit a dentist ..
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Please be calm
It seems to be due to pericoronitis
It needs comprehensive treatment of warm saline rinses and antibiotics gels
It can be followed by operculctomy
I suggest you to consult any dentist online or offline for details
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Thied molar or wisdom tooth eruption most commonly.
Hold ice pack extra-orally.
Soft diet
Warm salt water gargle.
Visit dentist
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Hi...the swelling is due to insufficient space for the wisdom tooth to erupt where the food often gets accumulated and causes infection.The condition is called as Pericoronitis.
Next Steps
Visit dentist immediately to avoid serious dental problems.
Health Tips
Add salt in luke warm water and gargle in the affected side for 4-5 times a day to get temporary relief.
Advised to do regular dental check up and teeth cleaning every 6 months.
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May be wisdom tooth erupting ,take proper medication and avoid hard food
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Hello,
The swelling is because of the inflammation of gums.. The gums must have over grown there and food debris started accumulating...
Need not to worry visit your dentist and get it removed and also see for any impaction and sharp cusp.
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Hello,
It might be due to pericoronitis.
Next Steps
Get an x-ray done for further analysis of problem and treatment planning.
Health Tips
Warm salt water rinses everytime after eating. Donot apply zandu balm etc.
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