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Is Swollen Tongue Normal After Tooth Extraction?
Hi,
I have a big swollen area under my tongue that looks like it is full of water. Two of my lower teeth (front left corner) were extracted Tuesday morning. I am on antibiotics because one of the teeth was abscessed. Is the swelling normal for having the extractions, or should I be concerned? Is the infection a danger to my life? I have no way to contact my dentist tonight.I will be able to call my dentist early Wednesday morning, but would like to know if this is urgent.
Thank you,
Willie
I have a big swollen area under my tongue that looks like it is full of water. Two of my lower teeth (front left corner) were extracted Tuesday morning. I am on antibiotics because one of the teeth was abscessed. Is the swelling normal for having the extractions, or should I be concerned? Is the infection a danger to my life? I have no way to contact my dentist tonight.I will be able to call my dentist early Wednesday morning, but would like to know if this is urgent.
Thank you,
Willie
Fri, 21 Mar 2014
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
Although recovery time is considered to be 2-3 days, there is a chance it might take a while longer.
There is also a chance that there could have been some damage to a blood vessel during the extraction process. This at times causes a presentation at a different part (the part supplied by the blood vessel that got damaged).
Please give it sometime or discuss the possibility with your dentist.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
Thanks for your query.
Although recovery time is considered to be 2-3 days, there is a chance it might take a while longer.
There is also a chance that there could have been some damage to a blood vessel during the extraction process. This at times causes a presentation at a different part (the part supplied by the blood vessel that got damaged).
Please give it sometime or discuss the possibility with your dentist.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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