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XMiguelMvz: 10 months ago via iPhone | Last edited at 6:45PM on 8/17/2012

Wisdom teeth symptoms?

I'm a 15 year old guy, I had discomfort eating on the left side of my mouth (where my molars are.) I told my mom about it and she said that they are wisdom teeth developing or something like that. What are the symptoms for that? There was also white stuff around the area if that means anything.

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suayres: 10 months ago via iPhone

So-called wisdom teeth are the last molars to "erupt", or grow and (we hope) come through the gum at the very back of your mouth. But, there can be problems if there isn't enough room in your jaw for them to erupt. When that happens, they're said to be "impacted". This can cause pain in the jaw, particularly at the joint which is the hinge which allows your mouth to open and close. It can also cause earache, and it can get infected. In any of those cases, only a dentist can help you. In some cases, the tooth or teeth must be extracted (pulled), but in many, it only needs time. But again, only your dentist can make that determination.

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momlee: 10 months ago

Well, yes! The white stuff probably is pus, which means an infection. Better see a dentist as soon as possible. A dental infection can cause lots of other biological problems. Please see a dentist ASAP. In the meantime, swish you mouth with salt water, 1/4 teaspoon to one cup water. Heat in micro to boiling, about 2 minutes. COOL. Then swish and spit out. Do this often til you see a dentist. Good luck, I've been there.

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THEBOXMAN2000: 10 months ago | Last edited at 6:56PM on 8/17/2012

Ok if there is white stuff around the area of that specific spot than yes it's wisdom teeth but if it keeps hurting other than that spot that means you have a cavity. and yes if it's what mom lee said than mix peroxide and water so a bit of both mix it around the put it in you're mouth make sure not to swallow and swish it for about 30-40 second and do that for about 3-5 days and it should go away

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kariegoedert: 10 months ago via iPhone

I worked for a dentist for 15 yrs. When teeth are coming in the area is usually red and inflamed and u may see the white of the tooth under the surface or just poking through. Wisdom teeth usually are not fully developed until u are 18 years old. You could have an infection in your gum or your tooth if the white stuff was more like puss. In any case if it persists see a dentist within a few days.

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