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Minimal Swelling After Wisdom Teeth Removed, Taking Clindamycin, Developed Fever Spikes. Is It Due To Extraction ?
Hi, I had all my wisdom teeth removed last Friday. I have minimal swelling and no bruising. I have just completed my 7 days of antibiotics but have developed fever spikes this morning. My usual temp is 97, I spiked to 100. Is this because of the extraction or something else? I only left the house yesterday for my doctors' follow-up. I'm taking clindamycin. 3 weeks ago my dentist put me on this because I got an infection from an impacted tooth, this started the process for surgery. I was on this for 10 days. It didn't give me a fever at all. After surgery I was put on the same antibiotic for 7 days. Would it affect me differently the second time? Thx for your help.
Tue, 20 Aug 2013
Hello,
Welcome to healthcaremagic.
Swelling post extraction of wisdom tooth has developed due to hematoma formation at the site of tooth extraction.
Irrigate the socket with betadine and apply eugenol and lignocaine at the socket.
Apply cold packs frequently.
Swish with lukewarm saline frequently.
Maintain oral hygiene well.
Take adequate rest ,avoid anxiety.
Smoking has to be avoided.
Hope this helps.
Welcome to healthcaremagic.
Swelling post extraction of wisdom tooth has developed due to hematoma formation at the site of tooth extraction.
Irrigate the socket with betadine and apply eugenol and lignocaine at the socket.
Apply cold packs frequently.
Swish with lukewarm saline frequently.
Maintain oral hygiene well.
Take adequate rest ,avoid anxiety.
Smoking has to be avoided.
Hope this helps.
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Hi there,
Thanks for asking your query,
From the above mentioned words by you like minimal swelling and no bruising , you had easy extractions.One of the most common signs that you have an infection is that you may be running a fever.Infection can occur after any dental extraction even if you follow all your instructions and take your antibiotics. Infections will sometimes take 2 or 3 courses of antibiotics to clear. only your dentist can rule out an infection.contact your dentist as soon as possible to seek advice.
Please follow these simple home remedies after tooth extraction:
It is often more important to use simple local measures to keep your mouth clean rather than rely on antibiotics to clear infection after wisdom teeth extractions. The use of Warm Salty Water gargled through and around the extraction socket after every meal for 7 to 10 days is very effective.
Rinse the extraction socket with mouth wash before and after bed will help to reduce infection in a socket.
Hope this helps you,
regards,
dr,naveen
Thanks for asking your query,
From the above mentioned words by you like minimal swelling and no bruising , you had easy extractions.One of the most common signs that you have an infection is that you may be running a fever.Infection can occur after any dental extraction even if you follow all your instructions and take your antibiotics. Infections will sometimes take 2 or 3 courses of antibiotics to clear. only your dentist can rule out an infection.contact your dentist as soon as possible to seek advice.
Please follow these simple home remedies after tooth extraction:
It is often more important to use simple local measures to keep your mouth clean rather than rely on antibiotics to clear infection after wisdom teeth extractions. The use of Warm Salty Water gargled through and around the extraction socket after every meal for 7 to 10 days is very effective.
Rinse the extraction socket with mouth wash before and after bed will help to reduce infection in a socket.
Hope this helps you,
regards,
dr,naveen
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