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What Causes White Spots On Tonsils Post Wisdom Teeth Removal?

Hi I am 21 yrs old I just got my wisdom teeth removed and things started getting bad my ears and throat started to hurt I finally got a look down my throat and I have a white spot on looks like my tonsils like it's all covered in white any idea what it is?
Mon, 22 Jun 2015
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Hi..
Can understand your concern..

As per your complain white spots on throat can be due to infection caused by either bacteria or virus..
In case if you had an infected wisdom tooth it is possible that during the extraction process the blood and other liquids infected with bacteria when entered the throat has caused infection in throat leading to white spots which are pus filled pockets in throat or tonsils and it is a Bacterial infection..

In case if you have flu like symptoms also then it is a viral infection..

Pain in ears can be a radiating pain from the extraction site as it is common to have pain after a surgical procedure..

I would suggest you to continue taking the medicines prescribed to you by your dentist and for throat infection you can do warm saline gargles..

Throat lozenges can be soothing..

Sip on luke warm water for relieving throat..

If you have lump or swelling over the cheek ice packs can be relieving..

Hope your query is solved..

If you find the answer helpful please write a positive review and click on find this answer helpful as a token of appreciation..

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
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What Causes White Spots On Tonsils Post Wisdom Teeth Removal?

Hi.. Can understand your concern.. As per your complain white spots on throat can be due to infection caused by either bacteria or virus.. In case if you had an infected wisdom tooth it is possible that during the extraction process the blood and other liquids infected with bacteria when entered the throat has caused infection in throat leading to white spots which are pus filled pockets in throat or tonsils and it is a Bacterial infection.. In case if you have flu like symptoms also then it is a viral infection.. Pain in ears can be a radiating pain from the extraction site as it is common to have pain after a surgical procedure.. I would suggest you to continue taking the medicines prescribed to you by your dentist and for throat infection you can do warm saline gargles.. Throat lozenges can be soothing.. Sip on luke warm water for relieving throat.. If you have lump or swelling over the cheek ice packs can be relieving.. Hope your query is solved.. If you find the answer helpful please write a positive review and click on find this answer helpful as a token of appreciation.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..