Food caught behind second molar?!
Question: Food caught behind second molar?
First up, im 14 and havent grown wisdom teeth yet. 2 days ago behind my bottom right second molar on the gum it started to feel pain. A day later it started swelling and little bit (I told my dad by now and started to use mouth wash), the next day it got bigger by a little bit. When I'm not eating, it is soft and get smaller (doesn't go away) and when I start eating, it get bigger and more firmer. Could this be just food or an infection? Ask me a question on answer if you want to know more, I will add it on additional info. Thanks
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sounds like an infection, try swishing with warm water and salt several times a day, if no better after a few days see your dentist you may need medication for the infection because you may have a hole in your tooth, also get some dental floss to see if you can dislodge food.