Hi mom wisdom tooth is growing in and it seems to be growing in just fine. Were the tooth is growing itself is not that painful at all. But I have this one part of my cheek near it which hurt. It really sore when I touch it, and when I look at it, it looks very pinched and a little red in some areas. Is this a normal thing for a growing in wisdom tooth? Is there anything I can put on it? I really dont want to have to get the tooth pulled.
Hello, Thanks for your query. I read your problem, i would like to tell you that you have infection in your erupting wisdom tooth region. This wisdom tooth area is inaccessible because of that bits of food particles retained in that area and results in to inflammation which causes pain. So I would like to suggest you please visit an oral surgeon and get the complete examination done including x-ray, if wisdom tooth is having sufficient space for it\u2019s eruption, it should be left like this, if not, it should be removed, because wisdom tooth is vestigial tooth it does not play any role in food chewing.Meanwhile you can take amoxicillin, for pain can take painkiller and use warm saline rinses 3-4 times a day. Rinse your mouth after every meal and maintain good oral hygiene. Nothing to get worried. Take Care.