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Pericoronitis, lower right side.

  • 27-04-2016 11:52am
    #1
    fussyonion
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    Hello

    I have what I think is pericoronitis.
    My gum is raised up and sore/inflamed right beside my last molar on the lower right hand side.

    As far as I know, this isn't a wisdom tooth (or if it is, it is not causing any issues; it has grown perfectly) but the gum is quite tender.
    It tends to be more sore in the morning time but settles down after a few hours.

    I was at the dentist recently for a wisdom tooth extraction (upper right side) and he checked all my other teeth and said they were all fine.
    My question is; if this is pericoronitis, can I treat it myself?

    I have a Medical Card too so I was wondering, if I did need to visit the dentist, would I be covered, or would this be charged?
    I've had a check-up, a filling and an extraction in the past month, plus a scale and polish (which I paid for myself).

    I was just wondering what my options are here; treat it myself or see a dentist?
    I've been gargling with warm salty water and that tends to help a little bit.

    Or is this something my GP could treat?
    Any help is greatly appreciated guys.


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