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Q: Gum Infection.

asked by: *JEN* on June 17th, 2005

New User

Ive been in pain for days.... I got told I have a gum infection, its like there is a lump on the back of my last tooth (wisdom I guess) on my bottom teeth, hurts when I swallow, and sometimes when I open my mouth.
My mum said its an abcsess...And that I might have to get it taken out... The tooth.... But when I go to the dentist.. Im going to tell them, to have some other way, I do not want it pulled out..

Ive never had this before....
Im on painkillers til im able to get antibiotics...
Does anyone think I can get this better withouty having my tooth pulled..
I mean, its not on the tooth its behind it..

Replies(4)

poetmcc

replied on June 17th, 2005

Experienced User

Often gum infections spread to other teeth which is why dentists pull the tooth out. If it spreads to all the teeth only more teeth will have to be pulled out and I am sure you don't want that!!

But if the infection is not severe, you may only need antibiotics to get better and none of the other stuff. Seeing a dentist as soon as possible would be your best bet. Tell them that you really do not want your teeth pulled out and if you hvae other options.

Good luck to you, take care.

*JEN*

replied on June 17th, 2005

New User

Yeah, thanks... I will ask for anything else but getting it pulled... I just hope that its not a real bad infection.
And ya know maybe it hasnt spread to the other teeth.
Is there anyway to tell if it has?.

poetmcc

replied on June 17th, 2005

Experienced User

Symptoms...

A sign of a spreading gum infection is more pain in the other teeth, the gums near other teeth becoming soft/tender/sensitive, all the teeth becoming sensitive to hot/cold etc.

Sometimes only a dentist can tell. Hope it hasn't spread. Keep me posted on how you are doing. :)

*JEN*

replied on June 17th, 2005

New User

Okay, from what I can tell.. Its only that one tooth at the back..But ill go to the dentist to make sure...
Just gotta wait til next thurs, til I get back in australia.!
So im taking painkillers every 5 or so hours, form the pain.

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