What You Need to Know
The term pericoronitis is used for an inflammation of the gums around an erupting tooth.
Pericoronitis occurs around the gums of emerging teeth. It happens often with the lower third molars, also called wisdom teeth.
Sometimes, when the wisdom teeth are coming in, a space or pocket can form between the gum and the tooth.
Sometimes, when the wisdom teeth are coming in, a space or pocket can form between the gum and the tooth.t is easy for food to accumulate, causing an infection.
• Difficulty opening the mouth • Pain when biting • Sore throat • General malaise • Fever
● Bad mouth taste
● Pain in the area where the tooth is coming out
● Inflammation inside and outside the mouth
1. Washing the area
2. Anti-inflammatories and analgesic
3. Operculectomy
4. Antibiotic therapy
in addition to any antibiotics and anti-inflammatories prescribed for oral administration.