My boyfriend is in pain. Help!!!?!

My boyfriend is in pain. Help!!!?

About a week ago, my boyfriend started complaining about his gums and jaw being sore. He's 24 and his wisdom teeth are just now starting to come through so that's what we thought was causing the pain. Now I'm not so sure. His gums are still really swollen. He can barley open his mouth to eat because his jaw is so stiff. He says that his throat and tongue hurt too. He also says that the pain is now in his ear as well. Pain meds don't seem to help him much and I hate it that I can't help him. I've begged and pleaded with him to go to the dentist, but he just wont do it. I had pain when my wisdom teeth were coming in...but nothing like this. Does this sound like something that happens when your wisdoms are cutting through? Or, could it be an infection? I'm not sure what to do at this point. Any suggestions for the pain? Thanks so much.

3 days ago
Thanks to all of the people who have answered and not been short with me for not taking him to the dentist. What am I supposed to do? As others have said..he's a grown man..I can't make him go if he doesn't want to. I'm really worried about him...but I can't drag him there. All I wanted was a little advice.

I agree with Charles R.

This sounds like pericoronitis, an infection of the gums overlying the half-erupted wisdom teeh, which needs to be treated. Your boyfriend needs to get in to see a dentist or physician who can write a prescription for antibiotics. He shouldn't wait. The swelling can progress to the point where swallowing and even breathing become difficult -- a true medical emergency!