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Visitor asks:
Hello. My lower right wisdom tooth is erupting. An X-ray showed that the tooth has to be removed, and a surgeon is needed because the tooth has not emerged from under the gum. That would be fine if my surgery appointment were not three months away! Until now it was still okay, but recently a pus-filled swelling appeared on the gum and the gum is very swollen, so I can barely eat on the right side of my mouth. What could I use to reduce the swelling and get rid of the pus-filled lump and bad breath? Are there any home remedies, or what should I buy at a pharmacy? Would it perhaps be better simply to pay for the operation so that I can be treated sooner? Thank you for your answer!
Dentist Tomaž Rotar answers:
Dear Sir/Madam!
If the condition you describe bothers you so much that you cannot wait for the operation, I suggest visiting an emergency dental clinic, where the inflammation of the soft periodontal tissues can be calmed with locally applied anti-inflammatory medication. Cleaning and cooling the area certainly helps the situation. We perform the extraction as a private-pay procedure. The price is 90 Eur.
Have a nice day!
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