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What Causes Pain And Redness In Gum?
I've had a pain in my gum just above my wisdom tooth for the last day or two. Right hand side. It feels as if it has been scratched as it hurts to touch it with my tongue. It is slightly red but there is no signs of yellow pus or any real swelling. My jaw aches slightly as does the right cheek and right side of my face/head. I have used bonjela on it and I have also used warm salt water. It isn't getting any worse but I was just wondering what it was. Head cold that is affecting my gums? Or maybe the small flap of skin by my tooth has had something irritate it or scratch it?
Mon, 2 Jun 2014
thanks for your query, i have gone through your query. the redness and pain in the gums around the wisdom tooth is because of the gum infection called pericoronitis. consult a oral physician and get a radiograph to rule out whether space is there for the tooth to erupt or not. if it is there then get that area cleaned and remove the excess gum around the tooth. if space is not there then get the tooth removed. i hope my answer will help you. take care
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