Wisdom teeth grown half way. Repeated infections. Swollen gums, pain, pus, bleeding. Suggestions?
Patient: Hello, My wisdom teeth have been grown in half way for years now. I have gotten minor infections before but two days ago, my gums got swollen, which is what normally happens. It has been a lot more painful and swollen. Yesterday I noticed it began to bleed and pus on its own. I got home from work and put some gauze around it. Today, I noticed that there id a very dark red spot were the blood and puss was coming out. I am making an appointment but is this something I should be really worried about? Doctor: hello and welcome to HCM forum,I would like to inform you that the swelling of the gums if from inability to maintain proper oral hygiene as the food gets impacted within the soft tissue which covers the wisdom tooth.I will advise you to see your dentist soon,until then perform warm saline rinses (3-4 times/day).you can take ibuprofen as a painkiller after meals.not more than 3 tablets in a day , every 8 hrs.do not worry you will be fine, let your dentist decide on the treatment.i hope i answered your query.i wish you good health.take care.