So, my wisdom tooth decided to swell up today.

**25thhour** · 10-1-2012, 10:24 PM

Right before midterm week, I don't think its infected, Im doing salt-water rinses to try and calm it down do you guys have any ideas of home-remedies?

ugh... It hurts like cray cray

**Untimely Friction** · 10-1-2012, 10:33 PM

i have 3/4 of mine and sometime when I play with the unrevealed one with my tongue the same happens to me, take a couple Ibuprofin or T3 idc pick your poison and sleep on it, it should go away. if not then seek medical attention.

Edit: Salt water rinses are also a good idea but I dont think this swelling is similar to the way a canchor sore works so idk... but dont take my word for it I only have my level C First aid, not a PHD in mouth sciences.

**qqwref** · 10-1-2012, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Untimely Friction

I only have my level C First aid, not a PHD in mouth sciences.

Oh, I have a PhD in mouth sciences. Salt water helps, and ice is useful to directly reduce the inflammation. It might be impacted though, which could lead to complications, so it's probably best to have a dentist or general practitioner take a closer look when you have time.

**TheThong** · 10-2-2012, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by 25thhour

Right before midterm week, I don't think its infected, Im doing salt-water rinses to try and calm it down do you guys have any ideas of home-remedies?

ugh... It hurts like cray cray

Did this just happen randomly? Not after wisdom teeth removal or anything? If the swelling happened after your wisdom tooth was removed, it's a normal part of the healing process! Otherwise... it might be a sign your wisdom tooth is impacted, and needs to be removed. For now, the salt-water rinse is good to help reduce pain/swelling and infection (which might be causing the pain and swelling), and as qqwref said, applying ice will help to minimise inflammation. Definitely see your dentist as soon as possible though. If your dentist isn't available, try your doctor. Hope you get better!

**Reach** · 10-2-2012, 06:30 AM

Uh, do not attempt home remedies. Go to your dentist asap. Don't mess around when it comes to things like this.

Are your wisdom teeth even erupted? I'm guessing no, in which case when did you last see your dentist and get a panorex and what did he tell you about them?

Because either they're erupting, in which case they can prescribe you analgesics, or you have a serious problem that needs to be dealt with, so going is win win.

**G.S.M** · 10-2-2012, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Reach

Uh, do not attempt home remedies. Go to your dentist asap. Don't mess around when it comes to things like this.

This.

I had all four removed the same day when I thought I only had an issue with one of them.

**kmay** · 10-2-2012, 06:35 AM

mine have been growing in for a while now. the other week they were pinching my gums, but thats gone now. none of them are impacted or anything. haven't been to the dentist to see if they want them taken out or to leave them yet

all i know is that there are over the counter numbing things for your gums you can try to see if that will help

**25thhour** · 10-2-2012, 09:15 AM

They have all erupted perfectly fine but this one got food in between the gums and the tooth so its now infected...

EDIT: The infection doesn't look near as bad from doing the salt-water rinses + scrubbing with my toothbrush.

Wayward Vagabond · 10-2-2012, 11:44 AM

poke it with a needle see if that works

xMUSICxMASTERx · 10-2-2012, 12:07 PM

Does everyone need to get their wisdom teeth removed? I'm 18 now and I have never had a problem with my wisdom teeth, or even any of my teeth. I've never even had a toothache. I also haven't been to the dentist in years. My wisdom teeth look and feel just as normal as the rest of my teeth

Wayward Vagabond · 10-2-2012, 12:13 PM

im 23 and my wisdom teeth are perfectly fine. the most ive had done is get two cavities filled

**Hazelle** · 10-2-2012, 12:16 PM

Yeah...if it's impacted it's better now than later to go to the dentist. :/

I had 2 of mine removed - 3rd ones coming in but i don't know when the 4th is gonna come down...if at all. It's been over 2 years lul.

EDIT: Sorry guys - but..my sig - oh man. I watch it errytime xD

Wayward Vagabond · 10-2-2012, 12:19 PM

ddr_f4n · 10-2-2012, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by xMUSICxMASTERx

Does everyone need to get their wisdom teeth removed? I'm 18 now and I have never had a problem with my wisdom teeth, or even any of my teeth. I've never even had a toothache. I also haven't been to the dentist in years. My wisdom teeth look and feel just as normal as the rest of my teeth

Same here for wisdom teeth. No pain really, my parents still have theirs too. Only had 2 cavities one day, at the same time :V

DotKritic · 10-2-2012, 06:36 PM

My brother's getting of four of his out this week or next. I got all four of mine out in 2006 right before I started college.

He's getting pills and gas. I got pills and a shot.

**TheThong** · 10-3-2012, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by 25thhour

They have all erupted perfectly fine but this one got food in between the gums and the tooth so its now infected...

EDIT: The infection doesn't look near as bad from doing the salt-water rinses + scrubbing with my toothbrush.

Good to hear the salt-water rinse is helping! It would still be good to go to your dentist though. You might need antibiotics to get rid of the infection (and prevent it from getting worse).

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Originally Posted by xMUSICxMASTERx

Does everyone need to get their wisdom teeth removed? I'm 18 now and I have never had a problem with my wisdom teeth, or even any of my teeth. I've never even had a toothache. I also haven't been to the dentist in years. My wisdom teeth look and feel just as normal as the rest of my teeth

If your wisdom teeth aren't causing you any problems, then you don't need to get them removed.

10-1-2012, 10:24 PM	#1
25thhour *I like max* Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Vancouver/Burnaby/East Van Age: 30 Posts: 2,921	So, my wisdom tooth decided to swell up today. Right before midterm week, I don't think its infected, Im doing salt-water rinses to try and calm it down do you guys have any ideas of home-remedies? ugh... It hurts like cray cray __________________ r bae adam bae max bae bridget bae claudia bae trevor bae adam2 bae mayo bae keith bae

10-1-2012, 10:33 PM	#2
Untimely Friction D6 Challeneged Join Date: Aug 2012 Age: 31 Posts: 1,267	Re: So, my wisdom tooth decided to swell up today. i have 3/4 of mine and sometime when I play with the unrevealed one with my tongue the same happens to me, take a couple Ibuprofin or T3 idc pick your poison and sleep on it, it should go away. if not then seek medical attention. Edit: Salt water rinses are also a good idea but I dont think this swelling is similar to the way a canchor sore works so idk... but dont take my word for it I only have my level C First aid, not a PHD in mouth sciences.

10-2-2012, 06:30 AM	#5
Reach FFR Simfile Author Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Canada Age: 37 Posts: 7,471	Re: So, my wisdom tooth decided to swell up today. Uh, do not attempt home remedies. Go to your dentist asap. Don't mess around when it comes to things like this. Are your wisdom teeth even erupted? I'm guessing no, in which case when did you last see your dentist and get a panorex and what did he tell you about them? Because either they're erupting, in which case they can prescribe you analgesics, or you have a serious problem that needs to be dealt with, so going is win win. __________________ Last edited by Reach; 10-2-2012 at 06:34 AM..

10-2-2012, 06:35 AM	#7
kmay Don't forget me Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Age: 31 Posts: 6,491	Re: So, my wisdom tooth decided to swell up today. mine have been growing in for a while now. the other week they were pinching my gums, but thats gone now. none of them are impacted or anything. haven't been to the dentist to see if they want them taken out or to leave them yet all i know is that there are over the counter numbing things for your gums you can try to see if that will help __________________

10-2-2012, 09:15 AM	#8
25thhour *I like max* Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Vancouver/Burnaby/East Van Age: 30 Posts: 2,921	Re: So, my wisdom tooth decided to swell up today. They have all erupted perfectly fine but this one got food in between the gums and the tooth so its now infected... EDIT: The infection doesn't look near as bad from doing the salt-water rinses + scrubbing with my toothbrush. __________________ r bae adam bae max bae bridget bae claudia bae trevor bae adam2 bae mayo bae keith bae Last edited by 25thhour; 10-2-2012 at 09:26 AM..

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Wayward Vagabond Confirmed Heartbreaker Join Date: Jul 2012 Age: 35 Posts: 5,859	Re: So, my wisdom tooth decided to swell up today. poke it with a needle see if that works

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xMUSICxMASTERx FFR Player Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Age: 29 Posts: 269	Re: So, my wisdom tooth decided to swell up today. Does everyone need to get their wisdom teeth removed? I'm 18 now and I have never had a problem with my wisdom teeth, or even any of my teeth. I've never even had a toothache. I also haven't been to the dentist in years. My wisdom teeth look and feel just as normal as the rest of my teeth

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Wayward Vagabond Confirmed Heartbreaker Join Date: Jul 2012 Age: 35 Posts: 5,859	Re: So, my wisdom tooth decided to swell up today. im 23 and my wisdom teeth are perfectly fine. the most ive had done is get two cavities filled

10-2-2012, 12:16 PM	#12
Hazelle Let's GO. Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 515	Re: So, my wisdom tooth decided to swell up today. Yeah...if it's impacted it's better now than later to go to the dentist. :/ I had 2 of mine removed - 3rd ones coming in but i don't know when the 4th is gonna come down...if at all. It's been over 2 years lul. EDIT: Sorry guys - but..my sig - oh man. I watch it errytime xD

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