I am 31, 5ft 9 and very healthy, no medical issues. I woke up a couple of days ago with extreme pain and some swelling in my gum, just behind my last molar on my right lower jaw. I have been rinsing with salt and warm water and also using corsodyl mouthwash. The swelling is down now but there appears to be a cavity in the gum and some extra flesh behind the last molar, this is still very painful. There is no bleeding, just excruciating pain around the affected area and beneath my left ear. I have also been experiencing persistent headaches because of this.I tried to get an appointment but ill have to wait days before I can see a dentist. Kindly prescribe something to relieve the pain and remedy the situation.
Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Read your query. The presented symptoms suggest acute peritonitis with abscess(inflammation around the erupting third molar along with difficult eruption). I would advise you to take a painkiller like Ibuprofen (if you are not allergic to any medicine) and antibiotic like amoxicillin. Continue with the warm saline gargling and avoid applying hot bag to relieve pain. Keep the area clean from any food debris as this will aggravate the pain and infection. Visit your dentist as soon as possible and get a radiograph done to know the exact position of the tooth and get it removed if it is not erupting in a correct position. Hope this is useful. Thanks and regards.