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Had Wisdom Tooth Out, Stitches, Have An Infection, Swelling, Painful Jaw, Chin And Tongue. What Is Going On?

Hi, I had 3 teeth taken out on Friday (a few days ago). One wisdom needed to be cut (top left) with stitches as it was not out yet. Another wisdom tooth was partly out of the gum (top right) and was taken out. The bottom right tooth (molar) was a crown/root canal tooth. It costs lost of money to have work on the molar, but they said there was an infection or something that showed up on the x ray so they took it out as well. When I got all 3 teeth extracted I had to IV Injection (drip) in hand, and not much swelling, but my right bottom gum and side of face hurt after the numbing wore off. It's a lot worse 3-4 days later. My teeth on the right all hurt, so does my jaw/chin/under my tongue. I have a sore mouth, and back/neck pain (probably from truing to sleep on my left or on my back). My ear ties to unblock, but it feels like an ear infection. I asked the dentist if I needed a script for antibiotics, but he just gave me a script for Endone/oxycodine(which I don't like, it makes me very sleepy and my heart race, it wears off after 3 hours). I've been taking ibuprofen and panadol/paracetamol. It's hard to eat and swallow and I have an unpleasant taste in my mouth (even with salt water to gargle). My dentist is off for another 2 days. Should I get antibiotic tables from my normal GP? Thank you.
Wed, 22 May 2013
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Hello,
Thanks for writing to us.
Since you have got all the 3 teeth extracted at the same time,the pain,swelling and metallic taste is common post extraction.
To prevent development of dry socket at the site of extraction,clean the socket using gauze soaked in betadine solution.
Rinse mouth after every meals.
Maintain oral hygiene well.
Avoid stressful works.
Take complete course of antibiotics after consulting with your dentist.
Take rest for another 4-5 days.
Take care.
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Had Wisdom Tooth Out, Stitches, Have An Infection, Swelling, Painful Jaw, Chin And Tongue. What Is Going On?

Hello, Thanks for writing to us. Since you have got all the 3 teeth extracted at the same time,the pain,swelling and metallic taste is common post extraction. To prevent development of dry socket at the site of extraction,clean the socket using gauze soaked in betadine solution. Rinse mouth after every meals. Maintain oral hygiene well. Avoid stressful works. Take complete course of antibiotics after consulting with your dentist. Take rest for another 4-5 days. Take care.