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What Causes Hoarseness After Wisdom Tooth Extraction?
Hello,
This past Thursday, I had my wisdom teeth removed (only one jad slightly erupted) to prevent complications in the future. I just turned 18 mid-July. I have trismus on the left-side of my jaw, which is painful to the point that it affects my throat muscles on my left-side, making it half-way hard to swallow (my throat has pretty much healed, but nothing else). The swelling on my left cheek is barely going down as the days go by, while my right-side (cheek, throat, and jaw) has pretty much healed completely. I knew trismus was a complication of the surgery while under seeation. However, last night, I started to lose my voice. My throat no longer hurts except for a minor tinge, yet when I woke uo this morning, I had lost my voice even more. I've been taking my antibiotics every six hours as prescribed (while I'm awake), so I don't see how this could be an infection. Even so, this was not listed as a side affect of my wisdom tooth removal surgery. Why did I lose my voice and how can I get it back. I wouldn't be that concerned if hoarseness was listed as a side affect, but since it wasn't and I'm starting college this Friday (where I need to be able to speak to people), this is very concerning.
This past Thursday, I had my wisdom teeth removed (only one jad slightly erupted) to prevent complications in the future. I just turned 18 mid-July. I have trismus on the left-side of my jaw, which is painful to the point that it affects my throat muscles on my left-side, making it half-way hard to swallow (my throat has pretty much healed, but nothing else). The swelling on my left cheek is barely going down as the days go by, while my right-side (cheek, throat, and jaw) has pretty much healed completely. I knew trismus was a complication of the surgery while under seeation. However, last night, I started to lose my voice. My throat no longer hurts except for a minor tinge, yet when I woke uo this morning, I had lost my voice even more. I've been taking my antibiotics every six hours as prescribed (while I'm awake), so I don't see how this could be an infection. Even so, this was not listed as a side affect of my wisdom tooth removal surgery. Why did I lose my voice and how can I get it back. I wouldn't be that concerned if hoarseness was listed as a side affect, but since it wasn't and I'm starting college this Friday (where I need to be able to speak to people), this is very concerning.
Mon, 12 Mar 2018
Hello,
It looks like inflammation causing Laryngitis [inflammation of vocal cords causing loss of voice] and if the swelling is not yet subsided then it is probably due to the wisdom tooth extraction.
The inflammation can spread to the throat as the area of wisdom tooth is close to the throat. It can cause inflammation causing pain in throat and loss of voice.
You should consult an oral surgeon and get checked. Along with antibiotics you can also be advised anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen and short course of steroid or a steroid shot to reduce swelling faster. Also, do cool compresses over the swelling and warm saline gargles.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
It looks like inflammation causing Laryngitis [inflammation of vocal cords causing loss of voice] and if the swelling is not yet subsided then it is probably due to the wisdom tooth extraction.
The inflammation can spread to the throat as the area of wisdom tooth is close to the throat. It can cause inflammation causing pain in throat and loss of voice.
You should consult an oral surgeon and get checked. Along with antibiotics you can also be advised anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen and short course of steroid or a steroid shot to reduce swelling faster. Also, do cool compresses over the swelling and warm saline gargles.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
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