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I am experiencing a severe toothache in the left third molar teeth. What painkillers should I take?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 28 years old. I have a severe toothache in my third molar teeth on the left side of my mouth. Please suggest a pain killer to reduce the pain. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The most common cause of tooth pain is decay. If it is a third molar tooth, the pain could be because it is impacted. The age of eruption of wisdom teeth is from 17 to 21 years. Beyond that, if the wisdom tooth has not erupted, is half erupted, or gives out pain, it ... Read Full »
The gum wall of my last tooth is swollen. What should I do?
Query: Hi doctor, The gum wall close to the last tooth is swollen. It is purplish with a bit of white. It hurts a lot and sometimes feels like it is not there. I have been using saline water to rinse, but I do not know how long it will take because I started two days back. Please help. I noticed the pain a... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Gum inflammation, swelling, and pain in the last tooth region could signify wisdom tooth eruption. The age of eruption of wisdom teeth is from 17 to 21 years. Both normally and abnormally erupting wisdom tooth shows similar symptoms. But if ... Read Full »
Does gum pain in wisdom tooth region indicate pericoronitis?
Query: Hi doctor, The gum over my wisdom tooth is not fully covered, and it has been hurting for hours. I think it is slowly ripping as the tooth grows. When I open my mouth, it is hurting so much. I feel difficulty while eating. When will this get cured? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the attached picture (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). I understand your concern. Generally, when a tooth erupts, the gum over it gives space, and the tooth emerges. But if the tooth is not positioned in a proper direction and ... Read Full »
Why do I get pain in the site next to the molars?
Query: Next to molars where wisdom teeth grow my gums are white no tooth is visable and when i open my mouth wide it stings in that spot Read Full »
Answer: Hello I have gone through your query and attachment. The white area in the wisdom tooth region is because of the gum blanching. Sometimes, the gum blanches and becomes white, prior to tooth eruption in that spot. This blanching and pain could be because of wisdom tooth eruption. This should settle ... Read Full »
How harsh should I rinse my mouth after wisdom tooth removal?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had a lower impacted wisdom tooth removal nine days ago. Two days ago, the doctor took out my stitches as well. After that, today while I was rinsing my mouth some kind of creamy looking thing with the size of small corn but with a soft texture came out. Yesterday night simi... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to iciniq.com. If there is pain, bad taste with white pus-like liquid coming out the socket could be infected. Also, if these white things look and feel like small tissues, it could be healing tissues which are absolutely normal. Usually, gentle rinses are recommended after toot... Read Full »