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How Long Does Pain After Wisdom Tooth Extraction Last?

Posted on Mon, 1 Aug 2016

Question: Hi,im 28 yrs old/M I had a tooth pain in my right side lower jaw and also in upper jaw and I visited the MDS they suggested lower jaw tooth need to be removed because it s a wisdom tooth and upper one will do root canal.i agreed and they removed wisdom teeth and did root canal both at same time for different teeth.. after removed they put stitches on tat and advised to visit after one week to remove stitches..
MY question is tat it has been 4days over now but still I'm facing pain in the stitches part badly and not able to eat anything can you please advice whether pain will be like this or not..
I'm taking amox 500

Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
You also need painkillers..

Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

As per your complain pain after 4 days of wisdom tooth extraction that has been done surgically and stitches are put up is not abnormal and will gradually resolve as the healing will proceed..

Pain occurring spontaneously as well as pain on chewing and a slight swelling can be there for about a week or at times even more after wisdom tooth extraction..

As you are taking Amox 500 that is her antibiotic Amoxicillin, I just want to know that are you taking only amoxicillin or any painkiller is also advised to you?

Please revert back..

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Honey Arora (7 minutes later)

Hi she given ultracet only for first day tats it..

Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (27 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Now take Ibupofen.

Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Welcome Back..

You can take Ibuprofen for moderate pain and Ketorolac if pain is severe[if not allergic] to relieve pain and also can apply numbing gel containing Lignocaine over the stitches to relieve pain..
Do warm saline gargles..
Do cool compresses over the cheek on the painful side..

See for another 3 days that will complete a week for you..

In case if still pain does not improve you should consult your Oral Surgeon and get checked for any infections that can also cause pain..

Any further queries are welcome..

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Honey Arora (7 minutes later)

Thanks for the feedback and final question I have mouth ulcers and also cut in the mouth edge and it causes more pain..

Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Can be side effect of antibiotic..

Detailed Answer:
Hi..
WELCOME BACK..

As per your query many a times mouth ulcers can occur due to side effect of antibiotics..

Do not worry they are temporary and will resolve soon..

You can take Vitamin B complex tablet daily for a week..
You can also apply Lignocaine gel over the ulcers..
Suck ice pops..
Avoid spicy food..

Any further queries are welcome..

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D