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What Causes Pain At The Spot Of Tooth Extraction?

I had a dental procedure approx. 6 weeks ago. It was a wisdom tooth removal done right in the dental office, no sutures were required and I had no complications. I am now starting to get a little bit of a tooth ache feeling in that spot from time to time, its not constant and its not too painful, but its noticeable, and a slight burning sensation. A nurse told me that it could be spasming and healing. Do I still need to be concerned with lockjaw?
Mon, 12 Dec 2016
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Hi.
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

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

As per your complain 6 weeks is a sufficient time and pain after this is not a common finding..
There can be a few reasons for pain in extraction region now like:
1. Due to improper cleaning in that area food lodgment can take place leading to infection and pain..
2.There can be left over root piece accidentally during extraction or any foreign body in the socket leading to inflammation and pain..

You need not to worry as it is treatable and you should consult a dentist and get a check up done and an X Ray if required..

In case of infection antibiotics and painkillers along with warm saline gargles will relieve..
In case of root piece or foreign body inclusion removal of the same followed by antibiotics and painkillers will relieve..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
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What Causes Pain At The Spot Of Tooth Extraction?

Hi. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.. As per your complain 6 weeks is a sufficient time and pain after this is not a common finding.. There can be a few reasons for pain in extraction region now like: 1. Due to improper cleaning in that area food lodgment can take place leading to infection and pain.. 2.There can be left over root piece accidentally during extraction or any foreign body in the socket leading to inflammation and pain.. You need not to worry as it is treatable and you should consult a dentist and get a check up done and an X Ray if required.. In case of infection antibiotics and painkillers along with warm saline gargles will relieve.. In case of root piece or foreign body inclusion removal of the same followed by antibiotics and painkillers will relieve.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..