Am I getting a new tooth?!
Question: my gum in the far back of my mouth has been swollen and hurting a lil for a while. and wen i move it with my tongue it feels tingly. just a while ago i touched it and it felt hard. is it a new tooth?
Answers: my gum in the far back of my mouth has been swollen and hurting a lil for a while. and wen i move it with my tongue it feels tingly. just a while ago i touched it and it felt hard. is it a new tooth?
How old are you?
It could be your 12 yr. old molar. It could be a wisdom tooth.
Look in your mouth. How many molars do you have on that side? In a "normal" set of adult teeth, you will have a total of 32 teeth. 3 molars on each side (top and bottom).
If you are around 12 it is probably your 2nd molar (12 yr. old molar). If you are older, it is probably a wisdom tooth.
From what you discribe, it sounds like a new tooth. I don't think you have anything to worry about.
If you have second thoughts....call your dentist.
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sounds like a new tooth to me sweetie, and it will usually hurt for about 2 to 3 weeks till it comes through, gargle with a little salty water, you will fink that helps... :)
2nd molars erupt at the very back around age 12, often the gum will get puffy and even a little tender when these teeth erupt. Continue to brush all the way back even though the gum is sore, it will get better when the tooth breaks through the tissue.