Inflamed wisdom tooth
First of all, inflamed wisdom tooth also known as "pericoronaritis" happens when wisdom teeth fail to erupt through the gums. As a result, they can only partially penetrate the gums, causing inflammation and infection of the soft tissue surrounding the wisdom tooth. Gingival flaps can form if the wisdom teeth erupt only partially. In this sense, these flaps are places where food can get trapped and bacteria can grow, resulting in infection. However, in severe cases, the swelling and infection can spread to the cheeks and neck. What is the difference between Acute and Chronic Pericoronaritis? If your wisdom teeth…