i dont have an infection but my lower right wisdom tooth is still in my mouth becasue it was unable to be pulled becasue its on a nerve and could have permentant damage they told me at the oral surgeon that if they needed to they would put a drop of novicaine on the gums and shave it back since its coming over the tooth does this hurt will i be out of work or be able to eat on that side he didnt really answer any of my questions and it does hurt no ouss comes out and he told me its not infected just to rinse with salt water??????
Hello Kelley, Thanks for posting your query. From the details you had produced, its clear that your wisdom tooth is erupting gradually. Your dentist has examined the area, and to enhance tooth eruption the flap overlying tooth can be shaved. So your dentist suggested the option to fasten tooth eruption. Usually this is not a complicated procedure as compared to that of extracting tooth. If the area is painful unbearably, you can get the flap removed. If NOT, FREQUENT WARM saline as well as Betadine rinse suffices. Maintain good oral hygiene too. Rinse your mouth after every meal. Take care.