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Pericoronitis

Pericoronitis is a swollen gum which surrounded tooth crown area. The swelling usually happened surrounded a partially erupted third molar of mandibular (wisdom teeth).

The Symptoms

Redness on gum, sometimes with pus, pain if touched, swelling cheek, limited mouth opening. Sometimes, the pain spreads to the neck and ear area.

Why can it happen?

1. The open gum around the tooth becomes food accumulation tooth place and bacteria reproduction house. The inflammation on this area cause swelling gum.
2. The swelling gum may cause the upper tooth to bite down on the lower gum especially during the chewing period and it will cause more pain.

What should we do?

1. Wash your mouth with warm salty water or antiseptic mouthwash
2. If the pain continues, call your dentist immediately