Pericoronitis.....?

Question

My tongue just started to get the feeling like I was getting poked with a toothpick in the back of my tongue (Bottom). I researched and found out that all my symptoms match up with Pericoronitis.

I tried brushing it with a toothbrush but its in a real hard spot to get in to. I was thinking of using something to numb it like ora-gel. Would that be ok or should I look for some other treatment until I go to the dentist?

Also whats a good way to get rid of the taste?. Mouthwash isn't working for a long ammount of time.

Answer 1

Pericoronitis is the inflammation of a flap of gum tissue that surrounds a partially erupted tooth. You mention that your tongue feels like it is being pricked which wouldn't indicate pericoronitis unless you have a tooth (mostly a wisdom tooth) back there causing some referred sensations (which is quite common due to the nerve supply). If it is a partially erupted tooth, try using a mouth wash containing chlorhexidine (antibacterial) and getting it looked at by your local dentist just to be sure. A bad taste in your mouth usually indicates an infection and shouldn't be looked at.

Don't ignore mouth issues because they can flare up very quickly and without much warning, making treatment harder.

Good luck!

Answer 2

HELLO,
THIS INFECTION CAN CAUSE A LOT OF PAIN AND DISCOMFORT. THIS OCCURS WHEN WISDOM TEETH ARE COMING THROUGH THE GUMS. THE PATIENT SHOULD BE GIVEN ANTIBIOTICS TO ELIMINATE THE INFECTION. THE GUMS MAY NEED LOCAL SURGERY CALLED A GINGIVECTOMY OR THE TEETH EXTRACTED.