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Is Throbbing Sensation Normal After A Tooth Extraction?

Hi I had a tooth extracted Wednesday just gone as I had an abcess. The dentist had trouble taking it out as was very painful. Anyway it’s now been 4days and is throbbing but not painful just niggly. I am
Not sure if I have an infection or if it’s just the healing process
Thu, 8 Feb 2018
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Hi.

Thanks for the query.

Well, as it is 4 days, some throbbing and slight pain is not abnormal.
As the tooth was already infected, therefore it can take a bit longer to heal completely.
Do not worry as you do not have pain so some throbbing is not abnormal and will get better in another 2-3 days.
You should continue taking antibiotics and painkillers for 3 days more for healing to get faster.
Take soft meals and avoid food particles to accumulate in extraction site.

Hope this helps

Regards.
Dr. Honey Arora, Dentist
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Is Throbbing Sensation Normal After A Tooth Extraction?

Hi. Thanks for the query. Well, as it is 4 days, some throbbing and slight pain is not abnormal. As the tooth was already infected, therefore it can take a bit longer to heal completely. Do not worry as you do not have pain so some throbbing is not abnormal and will get better in another 2-3 days. You should continue taking antibiotics and painkillers for 3 days more for healing to get faster. Take soft meals and avoid food particles to accumulate in extraction site. Hope this helps Regards. Dr. Honey Arora, Dentist