Wisdom tooth killing me, can you help me
im 19 and my last wisdom tooth is growing in
this is the worst one of all becasue i can feel it trying to break through the gums and its REALLY swollen to the poin t where i have to keep my mouth kinda open to the point where my jaw is kinda uncomforable.
i asked my parents if i should go to the dentist, but they said that its nothing wrong with the tooth and that since its really swollen they cant do anything but give me pain killers, (we have tons of that but it dosent seem to help)
any ideas on what i should do?
and how long may i have to tough out this pain :(
Answer:your parents need to take you to the dentist pronto
i would definitely still suggest the dentist
See a dentist and get it taken out ASAP.
It will only affect your other teeth if you leave it.
You need to go to an oral surgeon and have the tooth removed, perhaps along with all your other wisdom teeth. Your body is telling you something!
Ibuprofen will help the swelling/ inflammation to go down. Please make sure not to take the ibuprofen on an empty stomach, you'll have diarrhea for days! Hope ya feel better sweetie.
It can sometimes take a few weeks for the wisdom tooth to fully break through.
If you have dental insurance, I'd see my dentist about it. If your insurance will cover it, he may suggest that you see an oral surgeon to get the teeth removed. This is especially true if they are growing in crooked and may potentially cause damage to your other teeth.