swollen gum behind last tooth

[tannermccoy]

im 15 and have not had wisdom teeth removed. behind my last tooth it is swollen and is touching my top gum when my mouth is closed. it is quite painful. went to the dentist earlier but it just started swelling about 20 minutes ago.

 

[drmins]

Try saline gargle and a mouth wash for the time being. If it doesnt subside,consult your dentist for a detailed examination.

Keep smiling
dr.mins

 

[Diony]

I have swollen gum at the back of my mouth and it affects my jaw to it swollen and pain a lot I cant even chew It hurt so much what do I do

 

[Dr M]

Good day

It sounds like you might have pericoronitis, due to a possible partially impacted wisdom tooth. We would need a clinical photo or x-ray to confirm.
Depending on the severity, the tooth might need to be extracted. I suggest you go see your dentist

 

[Lrowell]

Same it started when I just kept biting down on the gum bcs of how stressed I was (a lot of tests to revise fr in little time) after a couple of days I realised how much it hurt - the only question is I did it to both of my gums at the back but only one had a big reaction which hurts a lot when I eat, swallow or even just try to rest my jaw on the top teeth.