Can a dental visit for an impacted wisdom tooth be delayed?

Hi,

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I can understand your concern.

I went through your query and attached image (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). I feel sorry for the discomfort that you are facing. The image depicts inflammation due to the erupting third molar in the lower jaw but the whitish area looks like an ulcer due to trauma caused by the upper third molar which seems to be tilted a bit towards the cheek. The image of the upper third molar region is not clear. If possible, upload another image that includes the third molar of the upper jaw too.

Since you are just 16 years old, the lower third molar can erupt on its own. It generally erupts within 18 to 21 years of age. Till then, if the upper third molar is ground slightly, it would prevent it from poking the gum of the lower jaw and will bring immediate relief. My advice is that you can wait for a week. I will prescribe medications that will ease all.your discomfort. It is quite misleading to extract an erupting third molar at just 16 years of age. You just need a bit of grinding of your upper third molar and your problem will subside spontaneously.

I would recommend the following-

1. Capsule Sporidex 500 mg (Cephalexin 500mg)- One capsule BD for five days.
2. Tablet Ibuprofen- One tablet BD for five days.
3. Capsule Omeprazole- One capsule before meal (BD) for five days.
4. Use Betadine (Povidone-iodine) mouthwash and gargle with lukewarm water two to three times a day.
5. Brush twice gently and avoid sticky or sweet foods as much as possible.

Start the medications. You do not need extraction as it is too early for your age. You just need a bit of grinding in your upper right third molar. Kindly upload an image that covers the tooth of the upper jaw too. That will be more helpful.

I hope this helps. Revert in case of any further queries.

Thank you.