In the very back of my mouth (behind all other teeth that have come in) my gum has gotten very swollen on top (where a tooth would come up). It is also very tender and that area of my jaw (bottom left) is sore, not sharp pain, just a little ache-y. I recently got Xrays to see where my wisdom teeth were, and when they should be coming in. I don't remember how soon the doctor said, but I do remember seeing them very close to the surface (like six months ago, at least what I thought was close to the surface). I have a dentist appointment next week, but I'm wondering if this is normal for incoming wisdom teeth or if I should be concerned.
2007-01-23 17:51:21 · 7 answers · asked by Kelly H 2 in Health ➔ Dental
Wisdom teeth can come in when you're 18 all the way to late twenties(I got mine at 28!). Yes, it's normal for your gums to swell.
2007-01-23 18:02:40 · answer #1 · answered by flacocajuncujo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would really depend on just how swollen "very swollen" actually is. Some swelling is normal, but to be on the safe side, you might want to call your dentist in the morning and ask if he'd/she'd like you to come in earlier than your scheduled appointment.
And yes, around 18 is the norm for wisdom teeth to errupt.
2007-01-23 18:03:16 · answer #2 · answered by happyhomeschooler 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was around 18 as well, and it was really painful! I think I had a temperature as well. On the other hand, I worked with two people last year whose wisdom teeth were coming through, one was 26 the other 32, so I guess it's all individual. Good Luck!
2007-01-23 17:59:51 · answer #3 · answered by siobhan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds normal...they come it at many ages...usually before age 30 but sometimes 3 come in and 1 waits then comes in years later...your dentist will be able to help you next week...try some ambesol for baby teeth problems
2007-01-23 23:50:12 · answer #4 · answered by Library Eyes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mine started coming in when I was 17....I went through something very close to what you describe, but it was off and on for five years....and I'm getting them all out today. I'm kinda scared, but what you're describing is very normal.
2007-01-24 00:53:39 · answer #5 · answered by soulofdarkness_83 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may or may not get wisdom teeth. i am 22 and don't have them i guess it depends on the person. every person is different. it can happen slow or fast. go to your dentist. see if they can get u in sooner or go to the er
2007-01-23 18:08:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mine started coming in when I was 18, its perfectly normal for gums to swell a little bit. :-) Mine did.
2007-01-23 17:55:22 · answer #7 · answered by Rae-Rae Nikkoles <3 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋