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How Can Pain In The Gums After Tooth Extraction Be Treated?

had wisdom teeth pulled 3 weeks ago. had dry socket in both lower holes. still having alot of pain in lower left and yellow pus coming out. been "sick" with cold/flu like symptoms for 2 days also. is there something that I can do at home, or should I go back to oral surgeon?
Wed, 3 Jan 2018
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Dentist 's  Response
Hi Dear,

As per your query pain in the gums after tooth extraction seems to be due to presence of remaining infection and infected tooth sockets. I would suggest you to consult dentist once and get thorough examination done and do warm saline gargles. Apply numbing gel over the sore area for relief from pain. Avoid eating from that side. Avoid spicy, sour and acidic foods. Take proper course of antibiotics along with anti inflammatory medications. Go for quadrant cleaning.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Harry Maheshwari
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Dentist Dr. Honey Arora's  Response
Hi..
Thanks for the query..

It looks like due to Infection there is pus coming out of the extraction socket.

It can be probably due to unhealed extraction socket that has not yet healed..

At home that you can do is do warm saline gargles and take painkillers..

But for a proper examination and treatment you should consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated..

A course of antibiotics and anti inflammatory painkillers can help in resolving Infection..

Also the socket can be irrigated with antiseptic solution and a medicated dressing can be placed to initiate healing..

Hope this helps..

Regards..
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How Can Pain In The Gums After Tooth Extraction Be Treated?

Hi Dear, As per your query pain in the gums after tooth extraction seems to be due to presence of remaining infection and infected tooth sockets. I would suggest you to consult dentist once and get thorough examination done and do warm saline gargles. Apply numbing gel over the sore area for relief from pain. Avoid eating from that side. Avoid spicy, sour and acidic foods. Take proper course of antibiotics along with anti inflammatory medications. Go for quadrant cleaning. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Harry Maheshwari