For a while, there has been a small indent in my gum where my wisdom tooth should be. Theres no pain, just a very small discomfort, almost nonexistent really. Then today, I found that in the small hole theres white stuff in it. I picked part of it off, which turns out to be food I think. But theres this other white thing still there and its loose on all sides but one, so I know it cant be my wisdom tooth. I picked on it and I cant make it to come out (theres no pain from just picking on it but I feel that if I tried to do it more forcefully it would hurt). I cant figure out what it is?? Its small and solid. It actually looks like a tiny teeth growing from the side of the gum. I dont know if I should try to extract it or wait for my dentist (I cant go until 4 days from now)??
Hello, Thanks for consulting ChatDoctorUnderstand your concern, gone through your query don't worry much as you don't have pain it can be partially erupted wisdom tooth may be there is periodontal flap present which causing you discomfort, so I will suggest you to wait till you consult your dentist Do warm saline rinses, maintain proper oral hygiene don't pick that area it may cause inflammation in your gum. Consult dentist and go for oral examination and Iowa X-ray of that region for evaluation and to rule out the cause of discomfort. Hope this will help you. Wishing you good health. Regards,