Gum infection spreading? Should I be worried?!
Question: Gum infection spreading.? Should I be worried.?
My wisdom tooth started coming through months ago, now the gum around it became inflamed a few days ago. I assumed it was infected and started to rinse my mouth with hot salty water as I had been advised previously.
However in the last 4-5 hours things have become so much worse. The gum is so swollen it has almost covered up the tooth. Because if the position of the swelling I am unable to open my mouth more than 1cm. The pain is excruciating and seems to be spreading over the roof of my mouth, along my teeth, under my eyes, and down my neck.
What should I do. Its almost midnight, does this warrent a trip to A and E or should I just hope it goes away. Im just concerned as I have a weak immune system and am worried the infection is spreading (if that is possible... ) Help.?Health Question & Answer
However in the last 4-5 hours things have become so much worse. The gum is so swollen it has almost covered up the tooth. Because if the position of the swelling I am unable to open my mouth more than 1cm. The pain is excruciating and seems to be spreading over the roof of my mouth, along my teeth, under my eyes, and down my neck.
What should I do. Its almost midnight, does this warrent a trip to A and E or should I just hope it goes away. Im just concerned as I have a weak immune system and am worried the infection is spreading (if that is possible... ) Help.?Health Question & Answer
Answers:
Oh hon, I hope you are feeling better now. If you have a weak immune system, YES, you really need to go to ER and have it checked out. They probably will put you on antibiotics, then make a dental appt. If your pain is excruciating, then something is definitely going on. It can be serious, I don't mean to scare you, but infections can spread. Please go to the ER and see a doctor.Health Question & Answer