I have pericoronitis. What are its treatment options?

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

I reviewed your case history and the attachments(attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). There is slight inflammation of the gums over the right lower last molar. This might be due to food impaction and inability to properly brush in that area, or to impingement of the right upper last molar.

There are minor cavities in your lower first two molars that need filling. You should get an X-ray done, properly brush that area (in a circular motion by placing the brush over the tooth), and use povidone iodine mouthwash. I would like you to answer some of the questions:

1. Do you have any flu-like symptoms?
2. Does it hurt while clenching your tooth?
3. Do you have difficulty swallowing?
4. Does it bleed while brushing, or is there any pus discharge in that area?

Meanwhile, some preventive measures that can help you are:

1. Povidone iodine mouthwash.

2. Properly brushing and maintaining oral hygiene.

Kindly revert with the X-ray and answers to the above questions for further diagnosis and treatment plan.

I hope this information will help you.

Thanks.