What Causes Swollen Gum After Removing The Upper Molar?
I had my upper molar removed a wk ago this Friday and it feels like my gums are more swolen now along with more pain. It feels like I talk funny now as well. I have also noticed a white not on the gum just above the extraction and I feel like the hole is getting larger as well. Do you think this is a dry socket?
hello i have read your query.it can be an alveolar osteitis (dry socket).This can lead to infection and severe pain that can last for five or six days. You can take a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), aceclofenac plus paracetamol,to ease the discomfort.
dentist will clean the tooth socket, removing any debris from the hole, and then fill the socket with a medicated dressing or a special paste to promote healing. You'll probably have to come back to the dentist's office every day for a dressing change until the socket starts to heal and your pain lessens.
antibiotics can be taken to prevent the socket from becoming infected. rinse with salt water or a good mouthwash every day. if you have any oral habit specially smoking. stop it.
Wisdom tooth extraction will not cause any change in voice or speech. Dry socket will cause severe,unbearable pain in the socket in 3-4 days after extraction.
I advice you to see your dentist to rule out any infection in the socket.
Also rinse with warm salt water thrice a day. Do not probe the extraction site with tongue or finger.Let it heal by itself. Complete the full course of antibiotics prescribed.
Regards.
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What Causes Swollen Gum After Removing The Upper Molar?
hello i have read your query.it can be an alveolar osteitis (dry socket).This can lead to infection and severe pain that can last for five or six days. You can take a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), aceclofenac plus paracetamol,to ease the discomfort. you have to visit a dentist dentist will clean the tooth socket, removing any debris from the hole, and then fill the socket with a medicated dressing or a special paste to promote healing. You ll probably have to come back to the dentist s office every day for a dressing change until the socket starts to heal and your pain lessens. antibiotics can be taken to prevent the socket from becoming infected. rinse with salt water or a good mouthwash every day. if you have any oral habit specially smoking. stop it. don worry it ll be fine.Hope this ans helps Regards Dr. Shesh