My boyfriend is in pain. Help!?

About a week ago, my boyfriend started complaining about his gums and jaw being sore. He's 24 and his wisdom teeth are just now starting to come through so that's what we thought was causing the pain. Now I'm not so sure. His gums are still really swollen. He can barley open his mouth to eat because his jaw is so stiff. He says that his throat and tongue hurt too. He also says that the pain is now in his ear as well. Pain meds don't seem to help him much and I hate it that I can't help him. I've begged and pleaded with him to go to the dentist, but he just wont do it. I had pain when my wisdom teeth were coming in...but nothing like this. Does this sound like something that happens when your wisdoms are cutting through? Or, could it be an infection? I'm not sure what to do at this point. Any suggestions for the pain? Thanks so much.

Answer:
I agree with Charles R.

This sounds like pericoronitis, an infection of the gums overlying the half-erupted wisdom teeh, which needs to be treated. Your boyfriend needs to get in to see a dentist or physician who can write a prescription for antibiotics. He shouldn't wait. The swelling can progress to the point where swallowing and even breathing become difficult -- a true medical emergency!
he is an idiot. just go to the dentist.
Take him to the dentist even if you have to drag him! It could be serious.
he really should go to the dentist or a doctor it could be something serous like lockjaw
dentist then s*x
He needs to see someone asap...this sounds bad
Most probably his wisdom teeth are infected, or it could possibly be something more serious.

The bad part about your teeth and gums getting infected is that it can spread to the bone very quickly and be very serious. He HAS to go to the dentist. This is not something he can wait out. Infected gums/teeth can make your ears, throat and mouth hurt.

Tell him to be a man and go to the dentist, if money is a problem he can check out local dental schools or call the county health department for a referall to an income based dentist.
He needs to go to the dentist! He is possibly jeopardizing his health, and we already KNOW he's in pain! There is nothing you can do for him. It's not something that will go away on its own. If he's 24, he's a big boy and needs to suck it up and go to the dentist.
If he is not running a fever he probably doesn’t have an infection, but not always. All you can do is ask him to go and have it seen by some sort of doctor. Tell him you think he might have a worm infestation in his jaw and the longer he waits the closer they are eating their way to his brain.

Maybe tell him the longer he waits it could damage his d!ck. The brain thing might not work.
I do not know why you people are scared to go to a doctor.
It is possible that the wisdom tooth is not able to come out and it requires an incision. Then it is also possible that due to the present condition, your friend has developed infection and soar throat. Let him gargle with good mouth wash or warm salt water. Ask him to take some pain killers.
You need exactly to bring him to a trusted dentist. Pain is only in the start of the operation or method to apply but after that no pain is felt but I'm pretty sure the pain will be his eternal misery if he'll not force himself to go to the dentist. Just in case, hope this site can help you http://www.themouthdoctor.com/dentalheal...
you need to tell him he NEEDS to go to the dentist. like charles r said it is a sirius problem. if he's scared to go to the dentist support him n go with him 2 the appointment n be at his side

if he's really scared and if u have to hold his hand when they start drilling
Seriously, why are you on here asking these questions? The guy is very obviously in pain. Get him to a dentist now! I highly suggest the emergency service most dentists offer.

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