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Suggest Treatment For Tooth Pain After Tooth Extraction
Dry socket after absessed lower molar, rt.side. Pain is a 10.Dentist put a clove paste packing. Had it done twice. Pain subsiding (now an 8) How long is this going to continue. Am 5 days post-op. Pain, pain go away. Probably should have had an oral surgeon instead of my general dentist extract. Had to have tooth removed in 3 pieces. Need more. How do I tell my dentist I want next done by oeal surgeon without him possibly flipping out? Off my anti-coag for 7 days prior to surgery. Please help!
Wed, 2 Jul 2014
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
Take painkillers as prescribed.
Apply an ice bag to the affected area immediately after the procedure to keep down swelling. Apply ice for 10 minutes at a time.
Relax for at least 24 hours after the extraction. Limit activity for the next day or two.
Avoid rinsing or spitting forcefully for 24 hours after the extraction to avoid dislodging the clot that forms in the socket.
After 24 hours, rinse with your mouth with a solution made of 1/2 teaspoon salt and 8 ounces of warm water.
Do not drink from a straw for the first 24 hours.
Do not smoke, which can inhibit healing.
Eat soft foods, such as soup, pudding, yogurt, or applesauce the day after the extraction
Continue to brush and floss your teeth, and brush your tongue, but be sure to avoid the extraction site.
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.
Take painkillers as prescribed.
Apply an ice bag to the affected area immediately after the procedure to keep down swelling. Apply ice for 10 minutes at a time.
Relax for at least 24 hours after the extraction. Limit activity for the next day or two.
Avoid rinsing or spitting forcefully for 24 hours after the extraction to avoid dislodging the clot that forms in the socket.
After 24 hours, rinse with your mouth with a solution made of 1/2 teaspoon salt and 8 ounces of warm water.
Do not drink from a straw for the first 24 hours.
Do not smoke, which can inhibit healing.
Eat soft foods, such as soup, pudding, yogurt, or applesauce the day after the extraction
Continue to brush and floss your teeth, and brush your tongue, but be sure to avoid the extraction site.
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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Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The pain could be because of the dry socket secondary to dis lodgement of the clot in the socket. If the bone is removed or cut during extraction then it can produce pain for a week. Nothing to worry complete the course of antibiotics and analgesics. you can start with your anticoagulants after two days of extraction.
Consult a oral physician and take a radiograph to rule out any left out root pieces causing pain. If pieces are left out get it removed. i hope my answer will help you. take care.
Consult a oral physician and take a radiograph to rule out any left out root pieces causing pain. If pieces are left out get it removed. i hope my answer will help you. take care.
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