Description
The appearance of the primary teeth in infants. The appearance of wisdom teeth in preteens and teens. Pericoronitis is an inflammation often with infection and swelling of the gums around the teeth, especially the wisdom teeth.
Symptoms
Crying, low grade fever, drooling, painful gums, swelling of the gums.
Tests
Common tests used for diagnosis and treatment
Workup:
A history and physical exam will be performed.
Specialists:
Dentistry, Dentistry - Pediatric
Workup:
A history and physical exam will be performed.
Specialists:
Dentistry, Dentistry - Pediatric
Treatment
No treatment is needed for simple teeth eruption. For significant pain or inflammation, acetaminophen (Tylenol) and or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications/NSAIDs (ibuprofen/Motrin or Advil, naproxen/Naprosyn) may be administered. Pericoronitis is treated with good dental hygiene. For an infection, antibiotics may be prescribed, and at times the affected wisdom tooth may be removed.