An infection that forms around a partially erupted wisdom tooth is known as pericoronitis. The symptoms of pericoronitis can present as inflamed and sore gum tissue, bad breath and an unpleasant taste in the mouth. If left untreated, pericoronitis can lead to the development of a painful abscess, which will require further attention.
Need more information? Contact us todayAs part of the treatment for infected wisdom teeth, we will initially clean and remove the plaque, calculus and other debris that has collected under the gum tissue, and around the wisdom tooth and surrounding areas.
If a spreading infection is present, antibiotics are often prescribed. In some cases, when the infection is very severe and mouth opening is limited, we give a course of antibiotics first. These are followed by cleaning of the wisdom tooth a few days later, once the infection has subsided and mouth opening has improved.
If pericoronitis persists or repeats, then the wisdom tooth is removed to prevent any further infection developing. Wisdom tooth extractions are usually carried out under local anaesthetic and we can also provide IV sedation if necessary.
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