What is this?

[Dale]

I've had this hard spot under my gums behind my back molar for some time, but have just noticed an opening with something appearing to be in it. Could this be my wisdom tooth? I'm 23 and have not had them removed. Or could it be an absess of some sort? It isn't painful by itself, but if I jut out my lower jaw and scrape the mysterious sore against my top back molar, it does feel like I'm scraping a wound. Help and/or advice would be much appreciated!

 

[Busybee]

if your wisdom teeth haven't erupted that's most likely what it is. They do come out around your age. I was 21, but I must admit I never took a mirror out and had a look. It's weird because as an adult you forget what it's like. But as a child it's happening all the time so you get used to it. Try not to play with it. If it does get really hot and painful then go to a dentist. Wisdom teeth can impact if you don't have room.

 

[Dale]

Thank you!!!