What causes swelling in gums around the wisdom tooth?
Patient: My teeth-ridge on the left side, the deepest side of my mouth, where my wisdom teeth is located on my left, has swelled up. It really hurts, and as it is almost covering my bottom left wisdom tooth, I can't close my mouth. Also, whenever I try to swallow my saliva, it hurts too. It also feels like it's paralyzed. Doctor: Thanks for using health Care magic.Read your query.Acute pericoronitis or infection in the erupting last molar will be the probable cause for this signs and symptoms.For the pain , ibuprofen can be taken (if you are not allergic to any medicine).Do salt water gargling and avoid application of hot bag externally.I would advice you to visit a oral surgeon and have it evaluated. Radiograph will help to know the exact position of the erupting tooth. If impacted , extraction is adviced. Antibiotics like amoxicillin and metrolag on prescription will be needed.Hope this was helpful.Thanks and regards.