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Swollen Throat, Difficulty In Swallowing After Wisdom Tooth Removal. Swelling In The Neck. Infection?

Hello. I got my wisdom teeth removed on Wednesday (it is now saturday night). Had two lowers removed, one was impacted. The impacted one is giving me problems. However, i do not think i have a dry socket because of my symptoms. My throat (tonsils almost) are really swollen and it hurts to swallow. i also cannot open my jaw very much. This started the evening of day 2. my actual stitches and sockets seem fine, but my neck area directly below the wisdom teeth is swollen as a ball is in there. its kind of like a muscle cramp. What do you think i should do? Infection or dry socket?
Wed, 29 May 2013
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Hello,
Exact diagnosis can be made only thro- direct clinical examination.
Chances of occurring infection at the site of extraction is high.
I would advice you to gargle frequently using warm saline or betadine.
Take complete course of antibiotics-analgesics.
Maintain oral hygiene well.
Rinse your mouth after every meals.
Dressing the socket with gauze soaked in povidine iodine solution may be helpful.
Avoid anxiety and take rest.
Hope this helps.
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Swollen Throat, Difficulty In Swallowing After Wisdom Tooth Removal. Swelling In The Neck. Infection?

Hello, Exact diagnosis can be made only thro- direct clinical examination. Chances of occurring infection at the site of extraction is high. I would advice you to gargle frequently using warm saline or betadine. Take complete course of antibiotics-analgesics. Maintain oral hygiene well. Rinse your mouth after every meals. Dressing the socket with gauze soaked in povidine iodine solution may be helpful. Avoid anxiety and take rest. Hope this helps.