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What Causes Extreme Pain Behind The Upper Tooth?
Hello, I have a been having extreme pain behind the last tooth on my upper left side. I noticed today that there is a small hole back there and all around it is red and swollen. I also noticed that the redness extends all the way to my uvula on my left side making it hurt to talk and swallow. What does this sound like?
Sat, 19 Apr 2014
Hello, thank you for consulting with healthcaremagic.
It looks that either the wisdom tooth is erupting behind the last molar or if it is erupted then there must be some apical cyst or gum infection, which is causing this problem.
Better once you should visit a dentist and get an x - ray done of that area, as it will show the source of infection. As sometimes this bony infection causes soreness of soft tissue above it,
Hope it will help you.
It looks that either the wisdom tooth is erupting behind the last molar or if it is erupted then there must be some apical cyst or gum infection, which is causing this problem.
Better once you should visit a dentist and get an x - ray done of that area, as it will show the source of infection. As sometimes this bony infection causes soreness of soft tissue above it,
Hope it will help you.
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