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i have swollen gum on my left upper teeth behind my last tooth, i am having difficulty swelling . it hurts my left ear and i cant open my mouth wide enough to eat and chew anything . My wisdom teeth came out about 4 years ago, i had all 4 come out at the same time, it did not hurt at all then, But right now it seems as if it is infected and i would like to know why?

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Dr. Gurbinder singh answered : 11 years ago

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hello,
it is better u get a X ray done to see whether your wisdom tooth is decayed or not.maybe there is a pocket present around your wisdom tooth due to impaction of food particles etc as the access to the area is limited &it is difficult to clean.

Dr. Parth Shah answered : 11 years ago

Hello mani1989, Its difficult to say sure without studing xray but it may be due to infection in upper wisdom teeth and It may be due to food lodgement between 2nd and 3rd molar which will cause caries and this will lead to infection in periapical region .Please visit nearby dentist and ask for xray .

Dr. Govindaraj S J answered : 11 years ago

Looking at your concern, it most relates to your upper wisdom tooth. If it has been a recurrent issue you need to visit a dentist and get it examined.

Dr. Samir Nayyar answered : 11 years ago

Hello
Just go to a dentist immediately without any delay to get your teeth and gums examined. Go for x-ray also to check any decay or any other problem in your wisdom tooth.
For the time being rinse thoroughly with warm saline (Salt added to lukewarm water) and if possible do take any gum paint for symptomatic relief.
Have a nice day........

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