My teeth-ridge on the left side, the deepest side of my mouth, where my wisdom teeth is located on my left, has swelled up. It really hurts, and as it is almost covering my bottom left wisdom tooth, I cant close my mouth. Also, whenever I try to swallow my saliva, it hurts too. It also feels like its paralyzed.
Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Read your query. Acute peritonitis or infection in the erupting last molar will be the probable cause for these signs and symptoms. For the pain, ibuprofen can be taken (if you are not allergic to any medicine). Do salt water gargling and avoid application of hot bag externally. I would advise you to visit an oral surgeon and have it evaluated. Radiograph will help to know the exact position of the erupting tooth. If impacted, extraction is advice. Antibiotics like amoxicillin and metro lag on prescription will be needed. Hope this was helpful. Thanks and regards.