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Impacted Tooth

A tooth that has been blocked by adjacent teeth, bone, or gums from erupting into the mouth is called an impacted tooth. The symptoms that result from a tooth getting impacted are red and swollen gums, food impaction, bad breath, pain on chewing, and difficulty opening the mouth. The wisdom teeth and canines are the teeth that commonly get impacted.

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Is it fine to get my wisdom tooth out when I do not have pain?

Query: Hi doctor, I had done an OPG. My dentist says to remove the wisdom tooth on both lower sides of the jaw. I do not have pain in the wisdom tooth. But I feel pain in the left side molar. My doctor has advised RCT for that molar tooth after removing the wisdom tooth present on both sides. What can I do...  Read Full »


Dr. Asma Parveen

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attachment (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your OPG (orthopantomogram) shows that your lower wisdom tooth is impacted or tilted. They are putting pressure on the other molars. So it is advisable to remove them as soon as possibl...  Read Full »

I have a sore back tooth and the gum is swollen. What could this be?

Query: Hello doctor,The past two days I have had a sore back tooth, feels like the gum is swollen on the bottom and last night it started throbbing pain in my cheek and now my cheek is swollen and sore. I have a sore throat also I am currently breastfeeding and really do not want to stop at any point. Does...  Read Full »


Dr. Asma Parveen

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. We are here to help you. As per your symptoms, you could be either suffering from impacted wisdom tooth or a tooth infection due to cavities. For the momentary relief, you can start with warm saline gargles at least 5 to 6 times a day for a week. Avoid applying anyth...  Read Full »

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