Hello! My name is Jordyn. I am currently 14 years old, and experiencing some swelling and soreness in the gums behind my last right-side molar. I dont believe its related to my wisdom teeth, because of my young age. Yet it may help to know that I have a pretty bad cavity on the tooth closest to the pain. I have an appointment to get the cavity filled in about 3 weeks, but I want to know if this pain is even related to it, and what I can do to help it. It doesnt get worse unless Im touching it with my tongue, so its a mild to moderate pain just by itself. Thank you for your help!
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The pain and swelling could be because of the decayed tooth and because of tooth decay food lodgment the gums around the tooth can get swollen or enlarged. Consult an oral physician and get a radiograph to rule out tooth infection. If the decay is extending till the pulp then the tooth has to go for root canal treatment. If the gum is enlarged too much then it can be excised while filling the tooth. I hope my answer will help you. Take care.