When the teeth begin to erupt, the surrounding soft tissues become inflamed and cover part of the tooth. These cases are frequent during the eruption of the wisdom teeth, also called third molars or wisdom teeth.
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The patient presents with chewing pain, bad breath, inflammation of the gums and in some cases bleeding in the inflamed area.
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Pericoronitis should be cared for because it could worsen and become an abscess or phlegmon. Dentist assessment is important in determining the appropriate treatment for the patient.
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