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Suggest Ways To Correct An Impacted Wisdom Tooth

Posted on Tue, 3 Oct 2017

Question: Hi.. doctor mentioned that im getting an wisdom tooth n there is no space for that and i have to undergo a surgery for its removal. Can you please suggest how long we can wait for surgery. I stay abroad and wanted to get it done in XXXXXXX after 4 months. Is that fine or does it causes more problems if we wait.

Thanks
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Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Please provide details.

Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Thanks for the query..

Your description indicates that you have an impacted wisdom tooth.

Can you please tell me that what made you go to the Dentist?
Is there any problem related to wisdom tooth like pain or swelling?
Do you have an x ray of the wisdom tooth, if yes please upload it.

Please revert back with answers..

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Honey Arora (34 hours later)

Hi doctor.. i had slight pain and swelling so went to doctor. I dont hav xray as they would not give it for us. e

Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Looks like Pericoronitis.

Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Your explanation appears to be due to Pericoronitis..

So my suggestion is to first of all consult an Oral Physician and get a course of antibiotics and painkillers..

Do warm saline gargles and antiseptic mouthwash gargles.

If the swelling and pain subsided then you can wait but if the symptoms occur again and again then get the tooth extracted to avoid further discomfort.

Hope this helps..

Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana