Gums swell

PinkCookie · 08-15-2007, 01:56 PM

I got my wisdom teeth by the time I was 16 I think. Sometimes the gums in the back of my wisdom teeth will swell and when I bite down on food I bite down on my gums as well. It happens about twice a month. Is this normal?

**patricias213** · 08-16-2007, 08:47 AM

This happenes to me alot, i guess it is normal. If it hurts try gargling with salt and warm water mixed, that also help with the swelling.

pavanisankar · 11-10-2007, 05:54 AM

swelling of gum at the wisdom tooth indicates infection.due to infection the gum swells and causes pain.don't neglect it as it may lead to severe pain and some complications.see a dentist soon.

**JubesInquest** · 11-27-2007, 11:55 AM

Sounds like a trip to the dentist is in order.

It could be a sign of some tooth or gum illness. To rule out any problems, make that appointment and have your dentist check things out.

08-15-2007, 01:56 PM	#1
PinkCookie Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 29	Gums swell I got my wisdom teeth by the time I was 16 I think. Sometimes the gums in the back of my wisdom teeth will swell and when I bite down on food I bite down on my gums as well. It happens about twice a month. Is this normal?

11-27-2007, 11:55 AM	#4
JubesInquest VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: MI Posts: 544	Sounds like a trip to the dentist is in order. It could be a sign of some tooth or gum illness. To rule out any problems, make that appointment and have your dentist check things out. __________________ Quitters never win; Winners don't give in

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08-16-2007, 08:47 AM	#2
patricias213 WH Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 1,086 Blog Entries: 9	This happenes to me alot, i guess it is normal. If it hurts try gargling with salt and warm water mixed, that also help with the swelling.

11-10-2007, 05:54 AM	#3
pavanisankar Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 6	swelling of gum at the wisdom tooth indicates infection.due to infection the gum swells and causes pain.don't neglect it as it may lead to severe pain and some complications.see a dentist soon.