Tooth grows upwards through the gurm and allows one to chew. There are cases when a tooth grows sideways burried in the gurm esperially the last tooth. This can cause serious problems like pain/discomfort, decay, swelling of the gurm/face or neck. Extracting this tooth can only be done through surgry that could cost at least #40,000 in a private clinic. This I got to know today from my dentist. I need more info about oral care. Am New on NL