Sores in my mouth..... itchy face when they appear.... HELP!?!
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Sores in my mouth..... itchy face when they appear.... HELP!?
Okay, I have sores that appear around the back teeth on the lower part of my mouth. They aren't irritated by anything but salty foods. However when I get them, the outside of my face itches. I will get them about every 3 or 4 weeks. Nothing seems to make them or the itch go away. I thought at first it was too much B12, but I quit taking the B12 and the sores have once again returned. Any suggestions? I know the obvious is go see a doctor, but it is Saturday afternoon and none are open til Tuesday, just looking for suggestions and/or a quick fix til then.
Answers:
it sounds like wisdom teeth are coming in. It can make your cheeks on the outside itch and salt would bother them. I got them. and it sucks yes. when they hurt, stay away from salt and sugar cause it can irritate them. Here is more information
What are wisdom teeth?
Wisdom teeth are the upper and lower third molars, located at the very back of the mouth. They are called wisdom teeth Click here to see an illustration. because usually they come in when a person is between 17 and 21 years or older—old enough to have gained some "wisdom." Wisdom teeth that are healthy and properly positioned do not cause problems.
What causes problems with wisdom teeth?
Wisdom teeth may break partway through your gums, causing a flap of gum tissue to grow over them where food can become trapped and a gum infection can develop. Wisdom teeth can also come in crooked or facing the wrong direction. Or, if your jaw is not large enough to give them room, they may become impacted and unable to break through your gums. You may have trouble properly cleaning around wisdom teeth because they are so far in the back of your mouth and may be crowded.
What are the symptoms of wisdom tooth problems?
Wisdom teeth often cause no symptoms. Symptoms that may mean your wisdom teeth need to be removed include:
* Pain or jaw stiffness near an impacted tooth.
* Pain or irritation from a tooth coming in at an awkward angle and rubbing against your cheek, tongue, or top or bottom of the mouth.
* An infected swelling in the flap of gum tissue that has formed on top of an impacted tooth that has partially broken through the gum.
* Crowding of other teeth.
* Tooth decay or gum disease if there's not enough room to properly care for the wisdom tooth and surrounding teeth.
Most problems with wisdom teeth develop in people between the ages of 15 and 25. Few people older than 30 develop problems that require removal of their wisdom teeth.
How are problems with wisdom teeth diagnosed?
Your dentist will examine your teeth and gums for signs of a wisdom tooth coming through your gum or crowding other teeth. You will have X-rays Click here to see an illustration. to find out whether your wisdom teeth are causing problems now or are likely to cause problems in the future.
What is the treatment for wisdom tooth problems?
The most common treatment for wisdom tooth problems is removal (extraction) of the tooth. Experts disagree about whether to remove a wisdom tooth that is not causing symptoms or problems. Oral surgeons generally agree that removing a wisdom tooth is easier in younger people (usually in their early 20s), when the tooth's roots and the jawbone are not completely developed. In the late 20s and older, the jawbone tends to get harder, and healing generally takes longer.