In cases where the wisdom tooth does not erupt in the correct position or only erupt partially or do not erupt at all, it requires extraction. As the four wisdom teeth are the last teeth to erupt in the mouth, they are often misplaced. If they are partially or totally embedded inside the jaws (impacted), then the surrounding bone has to be removed to extract the teeth, which is called impaction.
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I have pain in the left side last tooth. Is it gingivitis?
Query: Hello doctor, One week ago, I started feeling pain in the mouth in the left side last tooth. The pain was so severe that I was unable to open mouth and also ulcer over that area was not visible to the doctor (GP). He advised me to take Becosules, Rubifol, and Zocon DT for five days. I started takin... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am sorry to hear about your problems. The symptoms and line of treatment you have described points to be normal. Though you can take painkillers as per your requirement, I advise you to not to stop the antacid (Rabeprazole and Domperidone in many cases) as they may... Read Full »