What’s causing this pain in my gums?
I’ve been having on and off shooting pain in my gums. i’ve been to the dentist and he took x rays and he can’t seem to figure out the problem. he gave me some ibuprofen to try to help with the pain but that hasn’t help. i went back to him to get some more x rays and he saw that my wisdom tooth is coming in . he thinks it might be my wisdom tooth pushing on my other teeth. i just want to know can it be my wisdom tooth causing this electric shock like pain in my gums ?
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Answer: Wisdom Tooth Symptoms
By BracesInfo.com Expert 10
Wisdom teeth or third molars can display several symptoms as well as discomfort when they are erupting. Most third molars grown in crooked, side ways and misaligned causing crowding and misalignment. Besides discomfort including pressure against other teeth as well as jaw pain, you may experience tender swollen or bleeding gums, bad breath, an unpleasant taste, and difficulty opening to name a few. Warm salt water rinses, keeping the area clean and over-the-counter pain medication may be necessary. It is best to schedule a consult with an oral surgeon now, rather than wait, as it will continue to get worse as the teeth begin to erupt further. IF they are impacted, they can cause periodic infections in your mouth when collecting plaque and debris as well as the possibility of interproximal decay with the adjacent teeth.
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