my gum in the very back on the right bottom side is inflamed and puffy, could this be because my wisdom teeth are breaking through? the front is about halfway out
2006-12-03 12:41:22 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
It could be, but it is hard to determine that without a current x-ray of the area. When wisdom teeth break through the gums, it can be very sore.
You may want to consider rinsing with some warm salt water to help with the inflammation.
2006-12-03 12:43:27 · answer #1 · answered by meinersdentistry 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes most definately, watch out for infection, its usually when they are pushing through they are more prone to infection. It can take years for wisdom teeth to come through, mine have been pushing for about 6 years now and i've had 2 infections, which is the limit for when its time for them to be taken out but they don't really like to these days as its quite a big operation apparently.
2006-12-03 20:46:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your gums may be irritated because food might be stuck back there, or you may have the beginnings of an abscess (infection). When you brush and floss, make sure you are getting as far back as you can to reach those wisdom teeth/gums. Contact your dentist for further advise.
2006-12-03 20:45:05 · answer #3 · answered by Peanut Butter 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
either you wisdom teeth coming through or you have an abcess which will need dental assistance. If it bothers you make an appointment cause trust me if it is infected the pain is NOT good!
2006-12-03 20:44:48 · answer #4 · answered by timeless_echo 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes
2006-12-03 20:43:03 · answer #5 · answered by dancer.4ever 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋