Partly erupted wisdom teeth are awkward. Food can get trapped around them, and the area is difficult to clean properly. That can irritate the gum and sometimes lead to inflammation called pericoronitis. The gum may become tender or swollen, especially around a tooth that hasn’t fully come through.<\/p>\r\n
If the sore looks like a small white or yellow spot with a red edge, it may simply be a mouth ulcer. These sores can sting badly when you eat. Spicy food is particularly annoying here. So is anything sharp or crunchy.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 Warm salt water is a simple option, especially after eating when the area feels grimy.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 Soft foods for a few days. Your mouth doesn’t need another reason to complain.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 Skip spicy or acidic foods while the ulcer is sore. Honestly, this makes a noticeable difference.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 Don’t put aspirin directly on the gum because it can burn the tissue.<\/p>\r\n
A sore that keeps returning in exactly the same place deserves attention. So does an ulcer that hasn’t healed after about two weeks. Persistent or unusually painful mouth ulcers should be checked by a dentist or doctor.<\/p>\r\n
You should also arrange a dental check if the gum around your wisdom tooth is becoming swollen or painful, particularly if you notice a bad taste or trouble opening your mouth. Those symptoms can fit with problems around an impacted or partly erupted wisdom tooth.<\/p>\r\n
Facial swelling is different from an annoying little ulcer. If you develop significant swelling with fever, or you have trouble swallowing or breathing, get urgent medical help. A dental infection can spread beyond the tooth area, and that’s not something to wait out at home.<\/p>\r\n
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