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Suggest Treatment For Pain After Dental Bone Grafting

Posted on Sat, 12 Jul 2014

Question: I had a dental bone graft on myupper left mandible and it is hard to open my mouth. It is very tender and cannot fully open my mouth without discomfort. What can be done?

Answered by Dr. Neha Sumra (33 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Take painkiller & antibiotic for 5 days

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for writing in.

Bone grafting is little painful.
You need to complete your course of pain killer & antibiotic.
Give proper time for healing.
Do not touch it with tongue.
Do not apply pressure or touch sutures.
Take soft diet.
If problem still persists then visit periodontist.

Hope I answered your query

Wishing you good health

Regards
Dr. Neha Sumra

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