Patient's question:
I have two wisdom teeth that have never fully grown in, with half of each one still embedded in the gum. They often get inflamed and cause toothache. Recently, I caught a cold, and they've started to inflame again, with half of my face swollen and quite large. People always say that toothache isn't a disease, but the pain is unbearable. The doctor mentioned gingivitis. Can infants take medication while breastfeeding?Doctor's answer:
From the content description, the first consideration is pericoronitis of the wisdom teeth. If not treated actively, it may lead to space infection in the oral and maxillofacial region. Since you are currently breastfeeding, the use of medication must be cautious. Generally, it is recommended to follow the doctor's advice and use penicillin-class or cephalosporin-class drugs for treatment, preferably through intravenous drip. At the same time, it should be noted that regular pericoronitis cleaning and medication should be performed. If the position of the wisdom teeth is poor and they may not have fully erupted, it is recommended to remove them as soon as possible.