Wisdom tooth pain
Pain and swelling around a back tooth that is coming through is often an infected wisdom tooth; it usually settles with cleaning and treatment, and some teeth need removing.
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Urgency
See a dentist within a few days
What to do now
Practical steps
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Rinse with warm salt water after meals and keep the area clean.
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Take an over-the-counter painkiller as directed if needed.
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Book a dentist within a few days, or sooner if it is hard to open your mouth or you have a fever.
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Ask whether the tooth needs removing or can be monitored.
When you book
What to tell the clinic
Which side hurts, whether it is hard to open your mouth, and whether this has happened before.
Likely treatments
What the dentist may suggest
Wisdom Tooth RemovalWisdom tooth removal is the extraction of one or more third molars, usually because they are impacted, infected or damaging neighbouring teeth. Typically AED 400–AED 3,500 per tooth.
Emergency DentistAn emergency dentist treats urgent problems such as severe toothache, swelling, a knocked-out tooth or a broken tooth, usually the same day. Typically AED 200–AED 800 for the emergency consultation and X-ray.Where in Dubai?
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FAQ
Common questions
Do all painful wisdom teeth need removing?
No. A first flare-up is often treated by cleaning around the tooth. Repeated infections or damage to the next tooth are the usual reasons to remove it.
Other reasons
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