Infected Wisdom Tooth
by Kris
Not sure if it is the tooth or sinus? Anyway, the dentist said it doesn’t look infected but how can I be sure? I read horrible stories about dental infections, would I know? I have not taken any pain reliever and do not have a fever. The discomfort has actually disappeared, even though I know I need to get this removed sooner rather than later. It is half way through. Question: How does a person know if their wisdom tooth is infected enough for medical attention? reply by Shelly ~ admin Hi Kris, Wisdom teeth problems are not unusual because they are the most unpredictable teeth in your mouth. It's not unusual for them to take their sweet time coming in...or not come it at all. Most problems caused by wisdom teeth occur because they are so far back and like yours, only partially errupted. This makes them impossible to clean and vulnerable to gum disease and tooth decay. Pericornitis is a common problem with wisdom teeth. It is a gum infection around the tooth that is very painful. Because the symptoms are so obvious---red, sore, and swollen gums around the tooth. It is not hard for a dentist to tell if you have pericornitis. This condition is much more common on lower wisdom teeth and is a major cause of wisdom teeth pain. Removing wisdom teeth is the best way to avoid this and other problems caused by wisdom teeth. If your tooth is only partially errupted, it is not a useful, functioning tooth. You wont miss it when it's gone:) Follow your dentist's suggestion, get it removed, and you wont have to worry about a possible wisdom tooth infection. Good luck, ~Shelly~ |
