HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Severe Pain In The Gums After Wisdom Teeth Extraction?

I had my wisdom teeth removed exactly a week ago and was not experiencing much pain on the right side... today I was finally able to chew using both sides (left was extremely painful) now that I started to eat food pushed my gum down from my molars and the gum is no longer attached to my molars and is causing pain.. should I contact my dentist?
Wed, 8 Mar 2017
Report Abuse
Dentist,  's  Response
Hi..
Thanks for the query..

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

It looks like the gum is detached as it is just one week of extraction and the extraction site is only healed initially..

There is also a possibility that there is loss of blood clot from the site of extraction leading to unhealed socket which is a common cause of pain and detached gum

Yes, you should consult your Dentist and get evaluated..
In case of dry socket you will be given a sedative dressing that will relieve pain and heal the area..
Along with it antibiotics and painkillers will also be given to prevent infection and pain..

Hope you get better soon..

Regards..
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Severe Pain In The Gums After Wisdom Teeth Extraction?

Hi.. Thanks for the query.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.. It looks like the gum is detached as it is just one week of extraction and the extraction site is only healed initially.. There is also a possibility that there is loss of blood clot from the site of extraction leading to unhealed socket which is a common cause of pain and detached gum Yes, you should consult your Dentist and get evaluated.. In case of dry socket you will be given a sedative dressing that will relieve pain and heal the area.. Along with it antibiotics and painkillers will also be given to prevent infection and pain.. Hope you get better soon.. Regards..