Wisdom tooth smell (not infected)

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Embarrassing issue but I have a partially erupted lower wisdom tooth. Mentioned it to the dentist but they said it’s not a concern because it’s not impacted or infected so no reason to get it removed. Never had pain, swelling or anything but it smells like plaque if I touch it with a finger :(

My gum health is otherwise good because I floss daily, as well as use a waterpik, and see the hygienist every six months.

It’s impossible for me to fully clean the lower wisdom tooth because as it’s partially erupted the gum is kind of ‘loose’ around it if that makes sense? Water pik or electric toothbrush is not cutting it!
Plaque is building underneath in the loose part of the gum. I don’t know if it’s bad to do this but the only way I can get rid of the yellowish plaque is to get some tweezers and lightly push down next to the wisdom tooth (doesn’t hurt because the gum is not ‘tight’ like normal teeth here).

What else can I do, should I find another dentist willing to remove it?
How is it socially acceptable to leave the wisdom tooth if it is collecting plaque and smelling?

Ask your dentist again to remove it - it smells because you can’t clean it properly, and that will probably lead to infection. There could be rotting food under the gum that you can’t reach.

If they won’t, definitely just go to another dentist.

My wisdom tooth went wobbly then came out like a baby tooth! It stank of shite! Lol.

Partials are really hard to clean. My remaining ones always look dirty and the dentist said if if it's getting too hard to clean it's best to remove it.
If you don't it can damage the tooth in front as the bacteria gets trapped between them.

But I wouldn't do it unless it's really bothering you. You may just need to go to the hygienist a bit more regularly.

If you are using the water flosser author get under the gum?

get it taken out

Have you tried cleaning it several times a day with warm water with salt in it? That should help things op.

I have the same problem.

My dentist advised I give them a very good scrub with Corsodyl and its worked wonders.

He said if they get infected twice in one year, he'll take them out but since doing this....no problems at all.

Use a single headed tufted toothbrush and push under the loose gum. It will bleed at first but will get rid of the gunk underneath the flap of gum . https://www.amazon.co.uk/Interspace-Toothbrushes-Toothbrush-Orthodontic-Sensitive/dp/B0CZP8DZ4F/ref=asc_df_B0CZP8DZ4F?mcid=91d2044916363666ba309d5a29afe497&tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=697339673240&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3758651731974691479&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1007336&hvtargid=pla-2327500372556&psc=1&gad_source=1