Likely causes
- Not enough room for the tooth to grow
- A partly erupted tooth trapping food
- Infection around the gum flap
What to do until your appointment
- Rinse with warm salt water
- Brush gently around the area
- Take pain relief as directed on the packet
When it is urgent
- Swelling of the jaw, face or neck
- Fever with pain
- Difficulty opening the mouth or swallowing
If you have swelling that affects breathing or swallowing, go to the nearest hospital straight away.
Treatment that fixes it
Tooth Extraction is the treatment that usually fixes this. Dr. Kamran Shahzad will examine you and explain the options before any treatment starts.
Sources
Written by the team at Dental Clinic by Dr. Kamran Shahzad.
This article is general information. Please see a dentist for advice about your own teeth.
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