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Wisdom teeth at 15?

Hi over the past 3-6 days I have been getting a gradual pain. I first noticed it when I was brushing my teeth and whilst brushing at the back I felt a pain. its like RIGHT at the back I cant really see it. and everytime I try and open my mouth it just hurts, its not painful to the point where I cant eat but its not that nice I suppose im not sure wether its a wisdom tooth or not but anyway I woke up this morning and the pains gotten worse should I just leave it and see how I go or just keep mouthwashing and brushing?

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Answer #1

Take your finger and rub over the gum where its hurting. If it hurts when you rub the gum, then its highly possible you do have a 3rd molar (wisdom tooth) coming in. your not too young for that. If it continues to hurt (it may just be trying to break through the surface of the tissue)u can try putting some liquid Benadryl (diphenhydramine–and of course, only if you aren’t allergic to this) on your finger and rub it all over the gum area–that will help numb the area for awhile. Or you can try Orojel, but truthfully most people don’t find it too helpful. If it gets too bad, you should see your dentist and if it hasn’t broken through the gum and depending on what xrays show—they may extract it in the office, but most general dentists tend to not like to deal with 3rd molars and they will refer you to and Oral Surgeon. Its not that bad when they have to extract and normally they will send you home with pain meds, normally Vicodin. If you have a heart murmur or any other type of heart problem, then you probably already know to tell them so that they can prescribe antibiotics to take 1 hour before surgery. Good luck!

Answer #2

for a while leave it, but if the pain goes stronger go see a dentist

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