What are some symptoms of a wisdom tooth infection before having them extracted?My wisdom teeth started coming in about a week and a half ago and i have the common soreness of the gum. Today I woke up feeling sick, I have a fever along with the worst headache I have ever had and both of my ears hurt. Also I'm having a very hard time swallowing. Are these symptoms of my teeth being infected?
I have looked at symptoms on medical sites but everyone is saying something diferent. I have an appointment with a surgeon but he cant see me until later this month.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Answer by sweet
swelling and or fever. Soreness doesn't necessarily mean infection. In some cases wisdom teeth feel sore because they are erupting through the gum. However soreness could play a part in infection as well. Your best bet it to have the tooth x rayed and let your dentist decide on what to do.
Answer by Dr. Dave
What you have is called "pericoronitis". A condition very common for wisdom teeth that are partially impacted (only partly way out). What is happening is that food and debris is getting between the flap of gum and the tooth. There is a gum infection and it can be extremely painful. Common symptoms are sorness of the overlying gum. Redness and swelling of the gum around the wisdom tooth. Pain traveling up to the ear. Sometimes it can hinder mouth opening and cause swelling on the side of the face. Immediate treatment would involve rinsing with warm salt water several times a day to clean the area. Also an antibiotic. Eventually, the wisdom tooth should be extracted. Otherwise, the infection will come again.
http://www.bcdentalcare.ca/CosmeticDentistry/tabid/471/Default.aspx
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