I have pericoronitis and had cause of antibiotics but my jaw is swollen and very painful. The antibiotics does not seem to work and the pain killers not strong enough. I feel the infection has spread to the mouth. I am going to have the wisdom tooth extracted but I cannot do anything until the infection has gone please help in much pain
Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor, Pericoronitis is the inflammation of the mucous membrane overlying the wisdom tooth .this area is susceptible to frequent infection as the place is difficult to clean, and the gum pocket incorporates food debris, plaque and other irritants leading to infection and abscess formation.I suggest you to maintain good oral hygiene by tooth brushing and using the antiseptic mouthwash like chlorhexidine for oral rinsing that prevents infection. You can start with Antibiotic Augmenting 625\u00a0mg with analgesics twice daily for 3 to 5 days which will subside infection and swelling. Visit a dentist, get an x-ray done for your tooth and if its impacted go for surgical removal of the wisdom tooth which in turn will remove the gum flap as well. Temporarily OPERCULECTOMY, that is excision of periodontal flap will give you relief.I hope this helps, take care.