Hurts and inflamed the gum near the wisdom tooth, what to do

Teeth of wisdom - the 8th tooth in a row( the common name of the "eight"), the third molar( 12 in all), usually cut through at the age of 14-25 years( sometimes later, less often, sometimes not cut - remain retinished).Not fully erupted teeth are called "semi-retorted"

is currently believed to be , that the third molar is a rudimentary organ due to a change in diet( reduction in the consumption of hard and hard food).In support of this recently there has been an increase in the incidence of the absence of the rudiment of this tooth - the primary adentium of the third molar.This is also evidenced by dystopia, retention and, often, a nonphysiological form of the crown and roots of this tooth.

This problem should be considered in two different planes:

1. when the wisdom tooth has not yet erupted;
2. when the gum is inflamed in a long-growing wisdom tooth.

Consider these situations in more detail.

Everyone knows that wisdom teeth ( in another way - eight), which appear standard at the age of 18 to 25 years, bring a lot of anxiety to their master.This process is often accompanied by fever, general malaise, pain syndromes, swollen gums.And the later the eruption, the more painful the process.

What is the reason for this?

1. The gingiva at this age has a dense structure in order to germinate through it, the tooth tries to cope with this process.Slight edema of the tissues, swelling and redness are normal in this process, and inflammation already indicates infection.
2. An adult has a jaw already formed and the last tooth simply does not have enough space.Therefore, he has to adapt, and he grows dystopically - leans in one direction or the other.Usually the slope goes to the side of the 7th tooth, which leads to a carious process and resorption of the roots of the 7th tooth.
3. If the slope is toward the cheek, it often traumatizes the cheek and it swells.At the same time, the throat hurts and the swallowing process is disturbed.
4. With the appearance of the eight, orthodontic problems are often observed due to a shift in the entire dentition and crowding.
5. A common occurrence in the eruption of a wisdom tooth is the presence of a so-called hood.This is when he can not completely cut through the gum and create a fold on the mucosa, under which the remains of food fall, which provokes the development of the microbial environment and the subsequent inflammatory process - pericoronitis.If there is such a problem, then the intervention of the dentist is necessary, only surgical treatment can save you from any troubles.

It is asked, if there are so many problems with this tooth , then why is it needed at all, especially since it does not participate in the chewing process.In addition, its uncomfortable location leads to its rapid destruction due to its inaccessibility for hygienic procedures.And yet, if the tooth is healthy and properly grown, do not rush to remove it.In the elderly, eight are the main support for prosthetics of the oral cavity.

When the wisdom tooth is removed according to the

The question of saving the eights is decided by the doctor, and there are several reasons why dentists strongly recommend that they be removed.

• When the doctor sees the X-ray image of the risk of an inflammatory process, especially toward the 7th neighbor.
• Removal is indicated when treatment with dental implants is performed.Here the doctor also removes the risk of inflammation, because the treatment of the last teeth is extremely problematic.
• When the tooth is very uncomfortable and can not be treated.
• When the eight has curves and irregular channels also unreachable.

In this case, the dental surgeon recommends its planned removal.

First aid for gum disease in the wisdom tooth

If there is no "hood", but just the gum has become swollen around the wisdom tooth, then it's better to go to the doctor anyway, but you can give yourself first aid.

Medical assistance

1. You can take anti-inflammatory drugs such as Nurafen, Solpadein, Ibuprofen to soothe the pain syndrome.
2. Apply rinsing of the oral cavity with chlorhexidine solution at a concentration of 0.5%.

Folk recipes

From folk remedies of the itself, popular use of with a swollen gingiva is rinsing with an ordinary soda solution.On a glass of warm water take a spoonful of soda and 1 drop of iodine.Soda slightly relieves pain, and iodine acts as an antiseptic.

In addition, can be used to rinse from infusion curative herbs that have anti-inflammatory properties.It's chamomile, sage, calendula.

Sometimes even just toothpaste dulls the pain for a while.

What can not be done

There are a number of categorical contraindications in the provision of first aid for inflammation of the gums near the eight.

• Do not perform heating procedures, apply heat.
• You can not press, pick, trying to remove purulent discharge from the gums.
• Do not rub ointments, gels and folk remedies such as onions, garlic, and analgesics in a sore spot.
• You can not anesthetize alcohol and rinse it.
• Reception of antibiotics is also excluded, serious treatment is prescribed only by a doctor.

It should be understood that some pain relief is a short-term solution to the problem.Going to the dentist should not be postponed for a long time, so as not to get all sorts of complications in the form of various abscesses and phlegmon.

Gum disease in a long-eroded wisdom tooth

Eight, as well as the rest of the teeth, can hurt, and the inflammation of the gum near it can be a manifestation of the following dental pathologies:

1. Periodontitis.Inflammation of the surrounding roots causes their swollen, unsteady and accompanied by the formation of purulent fistula.The nature of the disease is infectious, it can occur as a consequence of an untreated pulpitis, osteomyelitis or sinusitis.
2. Gingivitis.Inflammation of the mucous gum, without destructive consequences for the dentogingival joint.The gums swell, swell, become bright red, sometimes to blue, on it there is a white plaque and an unpleasant smell from a mouth.The cause is improper care of the oral cavity, hormonal failures in the body and just injury.
3. Periodontitis.Inflammation of the periodontal tissue, which is accompanied by edema, bleeding gums, the tooth is bare, begins to stagger and hurts when nibbling.The gums can swell.Disease usually develop against a background of unbalanced nutrition, as a consequence of neglected gingivitis, improper oral hygiene and poor prosthetics.

Whatever the cause of is the cause of gum disease near the wisdom tooth - the help of a dentist will be needed.Do not attempt to remove the inflammation yourself, it is better not to delay the visit to the clinic.

Prevention of gingival inflammation

There are a number of the simplest tips that work well in the prevention of dental inflammatory processes.

1. Careful oral hygiene, regular, regular brushing of teeth 2 times a day.
2. Application of high-performance toothpastes and brush change with a periodicity of 3-4 months.
3. Periodic intake of vitamins, especially group "C" with both food and multivitamin complexes.
4. It is useful to massage the gums with a light movement of the forefinger and thumb.
5. Refusal from bad habits and more recreation in nature also contributes not only to the overall health of the body, but also to the solution of dental problems.

Take care of your teeth, for this at least once a year always visit a dental clinic.