the skin around my back molar is swollen and it kills-before I go to the dr.-anyone know what might be wrong?

Question

I'm 18 years old too

Answer 1

If you have not had your wisdom teeth taken out it could be trying to come in. Not all of them will come in at the same time and that can cause your gum to be swollen. If you think that it is your wisdom teeth you should really have them extracted. They are so far back so it makes it harder for you to keep them clean and that will make it easier for them to get infected. Most people don't have a large enough mouth to be able to keep the wisdom teeth and if they do come in they will cause your other teeth to shift and move so your teeth will overlap and be crooked. It could also be something that you have ate. Popcorn kernels can get stuck in the gums very easy and that will also cause swelling. Some potato chips can also get stuck in your gums. When patients come in with this problem we clean out the gum with baking soda and peroxide. Good Luck and I hope it goes away soon.

Answer 2

If you have a pea sized lump-you have an abcess. Is your back molar a wisdome tooth? They are a real pain and often need to be removed. Get to the dentist. It only gets worse. My best advice is never let a dentist pull a tooth(except those darn old wisdom teeth). If you have an abcess, get a root canal and save the tooth. Later if it turns dark (dead), you will need to get it capped. Keep all of your teeth that you can.

Answer 3

If it is at the very last molar it is probably a wisdom tooth problem. had the same thing myself. It finally came through the skin... the told me to get it out, but I handled the infection and it is fine now. All that said, it can get really serious.

Answer 4

if you're around 18 to 21 yrs old it could be a wisdom tooth coming in.regardless you should go to the dentist,the longer you wait the worse it will get no matter what's causing it.

Answer 5

It sounds as if you may have an abscess. Infection may have begun to build up. If you have a cavity , it may be some food in a crack that needs to be repaired. If it is infected the dentist may reccomend that you take an antibiotic. It is difficult to numb infected areas. Just be sure to keep your appointment with the dentist.

Answer 6

That skin is called gum. The problem is a wisdom tooth coming in.

Answer 7

depending on your age u could be getting your second molars or your wisdom teeth. either way you should make a dentist ao\ppt so they can take an x ray and see that they are comming in correctly

Answer 8

Its called pericoronitis. when a tooth erupts(breaks thru the gums) it can become irritated or inflamed because you are biting and chewing with the tooth and the tissue gets pinched. Rinse w/ warm salt water.

Answer 9

i opt for to propose the stuff used to medical care chilly sores like Neosporin lip medical care- or abreva- yet while it hurts plenty basically usual antiseptic cream- with soreness reliever will help- in case you are able to stand to apply it, carmex works somewhat properly for me. each couple of hours- take an ice-%. in case you are able to stand it, or in basic terms a chilly, moist washcloth or paper towel and positioned it on your lips for a on an identical time as- to assist cut back the swelling- If it nevertheless has long previous away- notwithstanding it does not harm anymore- you are able to attempt basically making use of make-as much as disguise it up- yet while it nevertheless hurts the appropriate guess is basically to depart it on my own- meanwhile- basically keep slathering lip-balm on your lips and depart it on my own- do no longer scratch it or something, and you will desire to be high quality.

Answer 10

Sounds like what happened when my wisdom teeth were trying to come through.