Wisdom toothache remedy

Rinse gently, keep the area clean, and use suitable pain relief while arranging an examination because wisdom tooth pain often has a local cause.

Pain around a third molar can come from inflamed gum over a partly erupted tooth, food trapped under that gum, decay, infection, or pressure on nearby tissue. A dental examination distinguishes the tooth, gum, and jaw source.

Rinse with warm salt water if it is comfortable, brush gently around the tooth, and choose soft foods. Use an over-the-counter pain reliever only if it fits your health history and label directions, and never place aspirin directly on the gum.

Seek prompt care for pain that persists, returns, or affects sleep, or for swelling, pus, fever, bad taste, or difficulty opening the mouth. Facial swelling or trouble swallowing or breathing is an emergency.

Ask whether an examination and dental radiograph show inflammation, decay, infection, or an impacted tooth. Ask whether cleaning, restoration, medication, gum treatment, or removal addresses the cause.