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Taking Antibiotics And Advil After Tooth Extraction. Swelling In Cheek. Cause For Concern?
I recently had a tooth extracted (3 days ago non wisdom) I am in very little pain. Still on prescribes antibiotics and take advil when necessary. M question is in regards to the swelling, while it has gone down significantly I can still feel a tight& hard lump in my cheek. While there is no pain from the lump, I am worried about the tightness and hardness. Should this be a cause for concern? or is this all part of the process?
Fri, 19 Jul 2013
Hi,
Thanks for asking the query,
Pain and swelling are common after tooth extraction you dont worry about the symptoms as they will subside after sometimes.
If there presence of hard lump and if present for a long time i would encourage you to consult to the concerned Dentist and get the checkup done.
Follow the post extraction instructions given by the Dentist properly.
Maintain a good oral hygiene.
Take care!
Thanks for asking the query,
Pain and swelling are common after tooth extraction you dont worry about the symptoms as they will subside after sometimes.
If there presence of hard lump and if present for a long time i would encourage you to consult to the concerned Dentist and get the checkup done.
Follow the post extraction instructions given by the Dentist properly.
Maintain a good oral hygiene.
Take care!
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hi there
thanks for asking your query
after extraction the socket takes 2-3 weeks for complete healing.
i will suggest you to continue your prescribed antibiotic course
meanwhile do saline water gargles
maintain very good oral hygiene
rinse mouth after every meal to avoid any food impaction at healing site as it may cause infection
so dont worry swelling will soon wear off as socket get healed
thanks
take care
thanks for asking your query
after extraction the socket takes 2-3 weeks for complete healing.
i will suggest you to continue your prescribed antibiotic course
meanwhile do saline water gargles
maintain very good oral hygiene
rinse mouth after every meal to avoid any food impaction at healing site as it may cause infection
so dont worry swelling will soon wear off as socket get healed
thanks
take care
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HI THERE
THANK YOU FOR WRITING IN HEALTHCARE MAGIC.
ANTIBIOTICS YOU ARE TAKING WILL REDUCE INFECTION AND ADVIL(IT CONTAINS IBUPROEN ) IS A PAIN KILLER.
MILD PAIN AND DISCOMFORT AFTER HAVING EXTRACTION IS NORMAL .
BUT I WOULD SUGGEST YOU TO REVISIT YOUR DENTIST FOR CLINICAL EXAMINATION.
MEANWHILE MAINTAIN ORAL HYGIENE , DO WARM SALINE RINSES.
BRUSH TWICE DAILY.
FEEL FREE TO WRITE US BACK FOR ANY QUERY.
TAKE CARE.
THANK YOU FOR WRITING IN HEALTHCARE MAGIC.
ANTIBIOTICS YOU ARE TAKING WILL REDUCE INFECTION AND ADVIL(IT CONTAINS IBUPROEN ) IS A PAIN KILLER.
MILD PAIN AND DISCOMFORT AFTER HAVING EXTRACTION IS NORMAL .
BUT I WOULD SUGGEST YOU TO REVISIT YOUR DENTIST FOR CLINICAL EXAMINATION.
MEANWHILE MAINTAIN ORAL HYGIENE , DO WARM SALINE RINSES.
BRUSH TWICE DAILY.
FEEL FREE TO WRITE US BACK FOR ANY QUERY.
TAKE CARE.
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