My wisdom teeth are coming in, so I thought nothing when the gum behind my upper right molar became swollen. It was not painful, only slightly discomfiting. However, feeling the lump with my tongue during class, I realized it was a sort of bubble or blister, which burst. I didn't leave class to look, but I know some blood came out when the bubble burst. The skin on the gum is now loose and feels lower than the other side. I am studying abroad, and don't have a dentist here- I went to my dentist just two months before I left- and I really don't want to have to fly home over this or visit the ER here if I don't have to. Any suggestions as to what the swelling was and why that side of my gum now feels "deflated" compared to the other side?
2007-09-26 09:13:51 · 6 answers · asked by bluetopazmoonstone 1 in Health ➔ Dental
IT'S BEST TO GET A DOCTOR TO SEE IT AND TO START TREATMENT SOONER RATHER THAN LATER.
AT BEST IT'S JUST A LOOSE BIT OF SKIN FROM AN ABSCESS WHICH PREVIOUS BURST.
WHEN WISDOM TEETH ARE ERUPTING A HARD SWELLING MAY BE SEEN/FELT OVER THE ERUPTING TOOTH, BUT THIS HAS NO BLOOD WITHIN.
IT'S BEST TO SEEK A PROFESSIONAL OPINION.
2007-09-26 12:03:28 · answer #1 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yup, that's what it sounds like. Now you now why babies cry when they are teething. The trouble with wisdom teeth is they very often don't get all the way through the gum, this leaves a flap of gum and food particles get stuck underneath and can get infected which is even more painful. Make an appointment with your dentist anyway - he will want to take an xray. Salt water mouthwash is the only remedy I have too. Make it as hot as you can stand it.
2016-04-06 02:30:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is common to have an abscess associated with wisdom teeth, I have experienced this, and they can be dangerous and cause sepsis at times, although if the fluid was expectorated, your chance of infection is minimal.
Still, I would see a dentist, and if you have a change in your health, a doctor ASAP.
2007-09-26 09:22:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know what it was, but I advise you to use some antibacterial mouth wash for 2 days. If you don't feel fine by then, go to see a doctor. If you could get it checked right now it would be even better.
2007-09-26 09:22:34 · answer #4 · answered by cpinatsi 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The 'bubble' could very well have been an abscess. This isn't anything to mess about with, as infection in your tooth can spread into your jaw, etc. Please have it seen to immediately, just to be on the safe side. The alternatives aren't good.
2007-09-26 09:21:59 · answer #5 · answered by AgonyAuntie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yuck. You are very open with complete strangers.
2007-09-26 09:22:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋