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How to treat redness and soreness around wisdom teeth?

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Hi doctor,

I have an appointment to remove my wisdom teeth in two months, but one of the teeth is now hurting my cheek when I eat. The gum around the tooth is red and sore. Should I call them for an appoinment immediately? Or wait till the next two months.
Answered by Dr. Rakshana Devi M

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Dr. Rakshana Devi is a Dental Surgeon who graduated from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University in 2020. She has three years of clinical experience. She is qualified to diagnose and treat diseases that affect the gums and teeth and do Dental Scaling, Root Canal Treatment, Tooth Extraction, Impacted Tooth Surgery, Replacement of Teeth, Rigid and Flexible Denture, Dental Filling, and Bleeding Gums Treatment. She is actively involved in all Dental Rrocedures and can serve patients effectively.

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Hi,

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The wisdom teeth will erupt partially or remain completely impacted (in the wrong place and position). So it has to be extracted. The wisdom teeth which is in the wrong place may injure the tongue or cheek mucosa. It is normal, and there is no need to worry about it. I will suggest ointment containing Choline Salicylate, Benzalkonium Chloride, and Lidocaine Hydrochloride three times a day for three days.

You can apply it for five minutes and wash it off. Avoid eating with the ointment. The redness will subside gradually. If it does not subside within five days, I suggest you visit a dentist and trim the wisdom teeth. In case the pain has subsided, then there is no need to trim the wisdom teeth. You can go for the removal of impacted teeth during your appointment that you have already got after two months.

I hope this has helped you.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At January 10, 2022
Reviewed At October 25, 2024

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Rakshana Devi is a Dental Surgeon who graduated from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University in 2020. She has three years of clinical experience. She is qualified to diagnose and treat diseases that affect the gums and teeth and do Dental Scaling, Root Canal Treatment, Tooth Extraction, Impacted Tooth Surgery, Replacement of Teeth, Rigid and Flexible Denture, Dental Filling, and Bleeding Gums Treatment. She is actively involved in all Dental Rrocedures and can serve patients effectively.

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Dr. Rakshana Devi M
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Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Rakshana Devi is a Dental Surgeon who graduated from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University in 2020. She has three years of clinical experience. She is qualified to diagnose and treat diseases that affect the gums and teeth and do Dental Scaling, Root Canal Treatment, Tooth Extraction, Impacted Tooth Surgery, Replacement of Teeth, Rigid and Flexible Denture, Dental Filling, and Bleeding Gums Treatment. She is actively involved in all Dental Rrocedures and can serve patients effectively.

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