dental care






 

Question by  msekar (15)

How do you know if a wisdom tooth is infected?

I think mine might be infected.

 
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Answer by  P29 (42)

Pain around the tooth is one way to know for sure that a tooth is infected and swollen gums are another sign that the area around the wisdom tooth is infected. Pain around the tooth and cavities in the tooth are a sign that the tooth itself is infected.

 
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Answer by  whoareyou (3483)

The only way to be 100% certain is to see an oral surgeon and have an xray taken. But there would probably be pain, swelling, and even puss.

 
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Answer by  bubbyboy (9929)

If it is infected you will probably have from mild to severe pain. There may be a gum boil close to the tooth also.

 
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Answer by  sailoryue (853)

if any tooth is infected you will know by the pain you are in. tooth pain is the second worst pain a person can have (close second only to labor) no pain killers will take the pain away, not even powerful tranquilizers.

 
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