partially erupted wisdom tooth pain

[YellowPixie]

My wisdom teeth never came through properly and are what the dentist days are "partially erupted". Every now and then food gets trapped and it's very painful. I suspect that what is causing me pain at the moment is either a raspberry seed or a chia seed. I have got in there with a toothbrush and had a serious go at it, trying to dislodge whatever is in there. There was blood. I will have another go later.

But if it doesn't improve, what else can I do? Bar paying £££ for an emergency dental appointment tomorrow?

You could try a water flosser, if you have one, but, that's what happened with mine when I was in university and it got infected. I'd just get them out if I were you.

Adding, be careful not to irritate it too much, and sorry you're in pain. Dental pain is awful.

It's better this morning. I think my vigorous prodding with a toothbrush last night might have dislodged whatever was in there causing the pain and now it's more bruised gum pain than something stuck pain.

I really don't want them out. I am in my 50s and it's been 30 years since they started to emerge. May just have to stop eating chia seeds.

Hot salty mouthwashes several times a day after eating. Boil the kettle, let it cool to a manageable temperature, pour into a cup, add a little small and swish. Tilt your head on the side the pain is to focus on that area.
Get yourself a single tufted brush which is a concentrated toothbrush so it'll really get in there. Some Corsodyl gel on that brush will also help. If it gets really bad then go to your dentist. I hope you're feeling better!

I always get that around this time of year - I blame the Xmas peanuts - usually settles down within a couple of days itself