Wisdom Tooth Pain, swollen gums & cheek?
My wisdom tooth erupted years and years ago. And the last time I had a pain like this my whole right side of my face was swollen that was in 2008. For the pass couple days my cheek has been so swollen that it hurt to open my mouth too wide. Last night I was trying to eat something and I everything a piece of food when one to the right it hurt like hell. Or I would be biting my already swollen cheek. Does anybody know what's wrong?? I don't have have insurance or the money to visit a dentist and is there a home remedy to control the pain or something?? I'm not disturbed about not eating, it's just annoying and aggravating I have o hold my mouth a certain way, plus the sweet potato mush I ate this morning was like chewing on staples and nails :p Any help would be great. Thanks!!
My wisdom teeth biting my cheek?
Im 16 and all four of my wisdom teeth are beginning to grow out, and its causing me to constantly bite my inner cheek all the way in the back on the left side. What can i do about this? Also, my dentist says i probably wont have to get them pulled because i have enough room and they arent pushing on my other teeth either. Thanks for any advice.
Wisdom Tooth biting Gum/Cheek?
My wisdom teeth started coming in last year, and i was told that i would have to get them taken out b/c they were impacting the teeth in front of them and causing severe pain.I never got that done (b/c it cost too much) the pain stopped and now my wisdom teeth on the left side keep biting my gum/cheek. There is this little peice of (cheek or gum Im not really sure what it is eactly called b/c its all the way in the back and not really my gums but not really my cheek) that would normally rest in between where my wisdom teeth are but since they came in, I am constantly biting on it. So now i havethis peice of gum that really hurts, I have to put my finger in my mouth and push it back behind my teeth so it doesnt get in the way, but by doing that i have to keep my jaw closed and sort of clenched or I have to keep a peice of gum on that side of my . Anyways am i going to have to have my wisdom teeth removed or will the doctor just cut that part of my gum off ? And has this happened 2 you?
Why are my wisdom teeth hurting? I’m 17 and they haven’t come in yet, but on one side of my mouth it’s been hurting a lot when I bite down.
The wisdom teeth in you lower jaw are impacted, [1] or partially erupted leaving some gum tissue over part of the tooth.The flap of skin is inflamed, as in the picture below. The green arrow shows the irritated flap of skin. This tooth is fully erupted and there in not enough room for the tooth. The example above, where the molar is caught behind the second molar, will have the same problem. It is called pericoronitis, meaning inflammation around the crown. You need to have the third molars removed, the sooner the better. Waiting for a number of years will result in a slower healing process.Footnotes[1] https://www.google.com/search?q=...
Tooth poking the inside of my cheek?wisdon tooth?
Okay so- earlier today i felt something scrape against my cheek. and i talked to my mom, sister, and my brother in law about it, and they told me it was most likely my wisdom tooth. He told me his grew in sideways- then straightened out.. so did my mom. Okay so- I don't know if its it. But i THINK it is. I can't go to sleep... Ive been awake for HOURS because its bugging me really bad. like its like a square-ish shape.. and pokes my cheek when I move it, and scrapes my tongue if I roll it over it. Its like bugging me horribly, and now I can't stop crunching my teeth together. I can barely yawn, cause it smashes against my cheek. I don't know what the crap to do with it. I dont think its really THAT bad of a problem to where Id have my mom call a dentist, neither does she. But... like is there something I can do to help it out? I feel like Im going insane.. Its just bugging me really bad and freaking me out.. >.< Help? and advice? PLEASE.
Why are my gums growing over a wisdom tooth?
Operculum, in dentistry, means a gum flap over any partially erupted tooth, particularly the third molar (wisdom tooth). This flap can get crushed between the tooth and the opposite tooth in the other jaw while chewing. The tissue of the operculum and the surrounding region of the gum can become tender and inflamed.An immediate effect of the tender operculum will be that some patients may cut down on food intake to avoid the pain. The patient experiences pain every time he or she chews over that tooth. Another possibility is the accumulation of food particles around the operculum. In due course, this can give rise to harmful bacteria, which have the potential to cause Operculitis or Pericoronitis.If allowed to remain unattended, Operculitis can cause excessive pain in the jaw. Swelling may spread to the cheek next to the region. It is also possible that bacterial activity will cause a bad odor in the mouth, resulting in unexplained loss of appetite on the part of the affected person. If not attended to properly, it can result in gum and tooth disease.The third molars are most commonly effected with Pericoronitis due to posterior location, difficulty to clean during brushing, and the fact that they erupt only in late teens.Treatment in attained viaOral Hygiene Measures – The best response is firstly, to ensure good oral hygiene. Some people may even try to avoid chewing on that side of the gum to avoid pain. It is possible that in due course operculum is torn off by itself.Saline Gargles – These help in reduction of inflammation around the impacted toothMedications – Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs are also prescribed to the patient, to reduce pain and inflammation.Removal of Impacted Tooth – Just as wisdom comes slowly, the wisdom tooth has a slow rate of eruption, and the process may take too long to remain bearable. The offending un-erupted tooth must be eliminated. Many people try to pull the operculum off by themselves. This is not at all advisable. It may cause more pain than it will relieve, and may cause dental health problems later. In such cases the recommended treatment is operculectomy, a surgical removal of the flap by a qualified dental practitioner, followed by removal of the impacted tooth.
Should I get my wisdom teeth out if they are not bothering me?
It depends. Although they may not be bothering you now, there are several reasons to have them removed before an actual problem crops up. Here is what you must consider with your doctor before you decide on what to do about your wisdom teeth:Are they currently causing soft tissue irritation or have a cavity? It may not bother you now, but it can become a problem later on.Can you effectively keep them clean? Lack of complete eruption of the teeth into the mouth can create pockets of tissue that collect bacteria around your wisdom teeth. Also their location in the back of your mouth can make them difficult to clean. It is very important that you are able to fully clean your wisdom teeth (and the rest of your teeth) because infections involving wisdom teeth are a leading cause of multi-space infections that spread to areas around your head and neck.Are they in proper occlusion and is there room for them? Due to their location and the age at which they grow into the mouth, often times there is not enough room for wisdom teeth in the mouth and they may grow into place where they are interfering with the normal function of your jaws. This interference can create pain in the TMJ (the joint of your jaws) down the road.Is there an opposing tooth contacting your wisdom teeth when you bite down? Not everyone has all 4 of their wisdom teeth. Many times wisdom teeth grow into the mouth without a tooth in the opposite dental arch to come in contact with during biting. This may not seem like a problem; however, without that feedback a tooth can supererupt (grow higher than surrounding teeth) and cause occlusal interferences, and rub against soft tissue causing irritation.Is it impacted? Depending on the type and severity of impaction, this can create soft tissue pockets as before and also push on the roots of your other good teeth causing resorption (the root disintegrates). A lot of times impacted teeth can just be left alone, but it really depends on what the impacted tooth is doing.Everyone can identify a problem when there are active symptoms. However, if there are signs that a major problem is coming down the road, why wait? Another reason to decide sooner rather than later, is that the bone around your teeth will mature with age and can make wisdom teeth more difficult to remove as you get older.