Hello , I woke up today with a severe cheek pain, then I realized that flesh has come over my wisdom tooth! the wisdom tooth was visible till few days back but now its partially covered with flesh. Do I need to see a dentist? what should I do? Will I need a surgery or something?? Awaiting you reply. Thank you. Regards
Hello there.... Flesh that covers your wisdom tooth is called the periodontal flap....any inflammation to the flap would result in Peritonitis... As and when you occlude this flap comes between your upper and lower tooth and owing to the repeated friction it enlarges in size...that leads to small pocket between the flap and the tooth underneath, resulting in accumulation of food beneath the flap...this would result in abscess if left untreated.... Pain your experiencing is because of the inflammation... There are two ways of handling it- Operculectomy- procedure done under local anesthesia, where the flap around the tooth is excised, and the tooth is retained... But there are all chances for the flap to regrow resulting in the same symptoms you are experiencing now... This is now outdated...for a permanent solution get your wisdom tooth removed... Consult an Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon for the procedure...