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What Causes Pain In Gums/face After Having Wisdom Tooth Removal?

A month ago I had a lower right wisdom tooth pulled. I'm 54 years old -- very traumatic. For the past week I'm been having pain in my upper and lower gums and side of my face, opposite the surgery site. It feels a bit like a migraine. What do you suggest it could be? Thank you.
Tue, 23 Sep 2014
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Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
The pain on the face could be because of the disc displacement in the Temporomandibular joint secondary to opening your mouth during extraction causing damage to the joint.
The pain in the gums can be because of the gum or tooth infection.
Consult a oral physician and get it diagnosed.
If i am your tyreating doctor, i would suggest you to take anti inflammatory drugs like piroxicam 20mg twice daily on first day and twice daily on next 6 days. You can also take muscle relaxants like chlorzoxazone for joint problem. You can give hot fomentation over the joints. Do not eat hard things, do not open your mouth too wide. take soft diet.
Regarding your gum or tooth infection, you can take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin 500mg and metronidazole 400mg tid for 5 days (if you are not allergic). After that you can get the tooth or gums treated.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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What Causes Pain In Gums/face After Having Wisdom Tooth Removal?

Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The pain on the face could be because of the disc displacement in the Temporomandibular joint secondary to opening your mouth during extraction causing damage to the joint. The pain in the gums can be because of the gum or tooth infection. Consult a oral physician and get it diagnosed. If i am your tyreating doctor, i would suggest you to take anti inflammatory drugs like piroxicam 20mg twice daily on first day and twice daily on next 6 days. You can also take muscle relaxants like chlorzoxazone for joint problem. You can give hot fomentation over the joints. Do not eat hard things, do not open your mouth too wide. take soft diet. Regarding your gum or tooth infection, you can take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin 500mg and metronidazole 400mg tid for 5 days (if you are not allergic). After that you can get the tooth or gums treated. I hope my answer will help you, take care.