instruction: hello doctor I had my last molar extracted about a year ago and never had my top wisdom teeth pulled is it possible for my wisdom tooth to try to come down in the empty space that the molar was extracted I have a swollen jaw and slight pain when touched
output: hello I understand your concern when a tooth is extracted the opposing tooth tends to compensate by over erupting since there is no stop for the tooth to rest on this is called as sutra eruption from your query and the details provided it looks like your upper wisdom tooth is sutra erupting and is infected the only option is to get that tooth removed if the pain is quite disturbing you can take mild painkillers like acetaminophen paracetamol or try warm saline mouth rinses thrice daily during this pandemic couid 19 dental offices are instructed to provide emergency care only so minimal and non emergency procedures are generally postponed three weeks later for now you can call your dentist or the nearest dental office and get an appointment if the pain becomes unbearable I hope this helps