[911_Dude]

I had a upper wisdom tooth pulled a few weeks ago. In mexico. We are here for the winter. I am terrified of dentists, so to say I was a bit anxious about finding a dentist in mexico is an understatement. But we are living on a sailboat and the sailing community is pretty tight and helpful. Long story short, I had a chunk of the tooth break off while eating breakfast. So I got a couple of recommendations for the same doctor and it was one of the best, pain free dental experiences Ive ever had, and cash payment was about the same as my deductible in the states.

But the tooth had needed to come out for a long time. The doctor canceled my appointment in the states shortly before we left, so I figured I could wait 6 months and get it done when we got back. Wrong. My issue sounds like the OPs issue- frequent gum pain around the tooth. But I knew what was causing it. Receding gum and separation from the tooth. Frequent, every 3 month teeth cleanings help. You get plaque build up and the gum pulls away from the tooth. Plaque goes deeper, and cycle continues. No bueno.

I was able to put off treatment sometimes by frequent flossing, picking between teeth, and mouth wash. If anything, get it taken care of for your heart health. Oral infection affects your heart health.