Wisdom tooth problems
Posted: Fri Oct 20, 2006 2:05 am
Hi all,
Well we are very nearly there but we are waiting for what was once a very impacted wisdom tooth to upright itself, with the help of the braces, before they are coming off - thats the good news - shouldn't be too long now!
I would say it's 80% erupted so far. However this week the gum area surrounding it has been very sore, last night the pain woke me up about 4 times and despite lashings of Bonjela, today it is very sore to swallow, and my glands have come up on that side!
I have read that if that glands come up it could be infected? I dont know how this would be possible though. Is what I am experiencing a good sign that my tooth is finally making its entrance into the world, or should I be worried? I have emailed my dentist/ortho this morning but no reply as yet!
thanks
Well we are very nearly there but we are waiting for what was once a very impacted wisdom tooth to upright itself, with the help of the braces, before they are coming off - thats the good news - shouldn't be too long now!
I would say it's 80% erupted so far. However this week the gum area surrounding it has been very sore, last night the pain woke me up about 4 times and despite lashings of Bonjela, today it is very sore to swallow, and my glands have come up on that side!
I have read that if that glands come up it could be infected? I dont know how this would be possible though. Is what I am experiencing a good sign that my tooth is finally making its entrance into the world, or should I be worried? I have emailed my dentist/ortho this morning but no reply as yet!
thanks