Can pericoronitis cause pain, swelling, and difficulty in mouth opening?

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I understand your concern.

Wisdom tooth starts erupting between 18 to 21 years of age. A partially erupted tooth is covered with soft tissue called gingiva that causes food lodgment between the tooth and gums. The condition is called pericoronitis. A tooth impacted in the bone due to a lack of space, malalignment, or horizontally located tooth should be removed before it causes any trouble. Otherwise, the tooth usually erupts on its own. I suggest you keep the area clean by gently massaging in an upside-down direction. Also, gargle with lukewarm saline after every meal.

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