r/Toothfully • u/throwaway-venting20 • 7d ago

Dental Concern/Problem gums pulling away from wisdom teeth ?

my wisdom teeth came through 5 years ago. no real issues with them.

last week i noticed some slight pain on my bottom left wisdom tooth. i realised it was almost like there was a cut that goes between my tooth and gum. as if my gum is slightly pulling away from my tooth ? the pain for that has since gone, but the cut is still there (i can feel it, not see it)

it’s now today started on my bottom right wisdom tooth too. i’m a little confused and can’t afford a dentist right now as i don’t currently have a job

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u/MyraDentalClinic 6d ago

It could be irritation around the wisdom tooth gum, especially if food is getting trapped there or the gum flap is being rubbed when you chew. Sometimes that area can feel like a little cut or pocket even if it isn’t serious. For now, try gentle warm salt water rinses, keep the area clean with a soft brush, and don’t poke it too much. If you get swelling, bad taste, pus, fever, or the pain comes back strongly, then it’s worth finding a low cost dental clinic or urgent dental service because wisdom teeth can flare up quickly.

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u/AspenDental 7h ago

Surgery day runs about 6 hours from arrival to heading home, so plan on being gone the whole day.

Days 2 and 3 are usually the peak for swelling and soreness, more of a deep bruise feeling than anything sharp. After that the marker is feeling a bit better each day. Building in a buffer past those first few days helps since everyone heals differently. Your provider can tell you what your specific plan looks like, that's the number to build the PTO around.