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Visitor asks:
Hello.
I would like to ask you a question because I have heard a lot of praise about you.
I am 24 years old and behind my wisdom tooth, on the right side on the cheek mucosa, I have developed a painful swelling (almost a lump, although it is not round). In the middle of the ''lump'' there is a reddish spot and it hurts when I touch it with my tongue. The tooth does not hurt and neither does the gum around it. What could this be?
Please reply as soon as possible.
Regards
Manuela
Dentist Tomaž Rotar answers:
Dear Sir/Madam!
It is probably inflammation of the periodontal tissues (gum, bone,...) around the lower wisdom tooth, which is a relatively common occurrence. Food debris enters the gum pocket present behind the wisdom tooth and decomposes there. Bacteria multiply and cause inflammation, which manifests as discharge through the fistula you describe.
Have a nice day!
It is probably inflammation of the periodontal tissues (gum, bone,...) around the lower wisdom tooth, which is a relatively common occurrence. Food debris enters the gum pocket present behind the wisdom tooth and decomposes there. Bacteria multiply and cause inflammation, which manifests as discharge through the fistula you describe.
Have a nice day!
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