“Can wisdom teeth cause your gums to swell?”
I am a 22 year old male. I have gum swelling near my wisdom tooth. Can wisdom teeth cause your gums to swell?
10 Answers
Absolutely, called Pericoronitis.
Yes, wisdom teeth through inflammation, infection, or pathology can cause the gum tissue around a wisdom tooth to swell. You should have a professional such as your dentist or an OMS (oral and maxillofacial surgeon) examine the area and review radiographs to advise on proper treatment. Most commonly, as bacteria and food get trapped under tissue around a wisdom tooth , the gums get inflamed causing pericoronitis, which requires treatment.
The short answer is yes. There is usually a flap of tissue that surrounds the tooth and sometimes that does not allow the tooth to erupt fully. Then food and bacteria get underneath the flap of tissue and causes swelling. We call that pericornitis...which actually means infection in the gums around the crown of the tooth. Go to your dentist and have them clean out affectively and determine if you have enough room for that tooth.
Yes. As the tooth starts to surface, the gum tissue will swell a bit. Sometimes it can be irritating just like when a baby is getting there baby teeth. Over the counter anti-inflammatory pain relievers may help. Sometimes, however, a very painful situation known as pericoronitis can occur in which you will need to seek the care of your dentist.
Yes. I would have this evaluated as soon as you can to help ensure that this is not an area that is infected. Sometimes the area can enlarge as part of the eruption process, but it is best to have a dentist or oral surgeon evaluate the area.
Yes. Could be normal or infection. Dentist consult if gets worse.
MDSDDS
MDSDDS
Thank you for your question. Gums around wisdom teeth can swell. There are several reasons. I would see a dentist to determine if you can manage the situation with good home care, or if it would be better to have your wisdom teeth removed.
Hope this helps.
Steven Chamish, DDS
Hope this helps.
Steven Chamish, DDS
Yes.
Hello,
Yes, wisdom teeth can cause your gums to become inflamed and swell. This happens often, but it is a usually an issue caused by the impacted nature of the wisdom teeth in the gum tissue. The impacted gum tissue allows food particles to get stuck there which will caused gums to be inflamed and a lot of discomfort. The good news is removal of the wisdom tooth will usually correct the situation. Hope this helps.
My best to you!
William F. Scott IV, DMD
Yes, wisdom teeth can cause your gums to become inflamed and swell. This happens often, but it is a usually an issue caused by the impacted nature of the wisdom teeth in the gum tissue. The impacted gum tissue allows food particles to get stuck there which will caused gums to be inflamed and a lot of discomfort. The good news is removal of the wisdom tooth will usually correct the situation. Hope this helps.
My best to you!
William F. Scott IV, DMD
Yes.
