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How To Treat Severe Gum Pain In Spite Of Taking Tylenol And Motrin?

I had emergency surgery to remove an upper and lower wisdom teeth out last thursday. i then got dry socket but after 3 days of packing it , today they told me they can't pack it anymore because it is delaying the healing.
I also have some unresolved stomach issues(pancirus and liver enzyme levels high) therefore they have taken me off all pain meds..ibprofen, tylenol and motrin.
I have not been able to open my jaw to eat since the surgery, it feels locked and no matter what I do the pain and tightness is so bad it won't open past half an inch. What could cause this
Tue, 15 Dec 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain difficulty in opening mouth along with apin seems to be due to persisting dry socket as well as there can be infection in the area of infection..
You are given a wrong information that packing the socket will delay healing..
So I would suggest you to consult an Oral surgeon and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation along with x rays of socket can help in diagnosis..
In case if there is any left out root piece or foreign body in the socket removal of the same can help..
In case if there is dry socket irrigation of socket with hydrogen peroxide, betadine and saline followed by antibiotics and painkillers will relieve..

As of now take higher painkiller like Tramadol, do warm saline gargles, take a soft diet and ample of fluids..

Hope this information helps.

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora
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How To Treat Severe Gum Pain In Spite Of Taking Tylenol And Motrin?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain difficulty in opening mouth along with apin seems to be due to persisting dry socket as well as there can be infection in the area of infection.. You are given a wrong information that packing the socket will delay healing.. So I would suggest you to consult an Oral surgeon and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation along with x rays of socket can help in diagnosis.. In case if there is any left out root piece or foreign body in the socket removal of the same can help.. In case if there is dry socket irrigation of socket with hydrogen peroxide, betadine and saline followed by antibiotics and painkillers will relieve.. As of now take higher painkiller like Tramadol, do warm saline gargles, take a soft diet and ample of fluids.. Hope this information helps. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora