Go Away Wisdom Tooth

I have something in common with a two year old: I'm teething again. stupid wisdom teeth.

For the past two or three years the gums around my wisdom teeth have on occasion became sore as my teeth peaked through the gum. Soon afterward, however, the teeth retreated back to their hiding place and I went about my merry way. That was, until now.

Now I have one very stubborn wisdom tooth (bottom right) that is determined to escape my gum. I've been in a little pain since I got back from California, and every day it slowly increases intensity. Since neither I nor my family actually have dental insurance, I'm not looking forward to solving this problem.