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Are Pain, Redness And Swelling Normal After Tooth Extraction?

hi yesterday i had one tooth extracted from top of my mouth at the back, since then i have been in a fair bit of pain,i cant chew and it hurts to swallow. where my tooth was,is now swollen red and there is white/yellow spots. i'm not sure if its normal or not? thank you for your time.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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It is normal process for body to repair and heal a wound. Any injury like extraction will definitely cause swelling,pain, and redness.
Do not keep inspecting the site with finger and tongue,.
It will heal in 7-10 days.
Do not smoke
Take medication prescribed
Warm water gargle thrice daily
Brush carefully avoiding the extraction site.
chew on the other side of the mouth left/ right i mean.
If it persists more than 5 days, check it with your dentist.
regards.
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Are Pain, Redness And Swelling Normal After Tooth Extraction?

It is normal process for body to repair and heal a wound. Any injury like extraction will definitely cause swelling,pain, and redness. Do not keep inspecting the site with finger and tongue,. It will heal in 7-10 days. Do not smoke Take medication prescribed Warm water gargle thrice daily Brush carefully avoiding the extraction site. chew on the other side of the mouth left/ right i mean. If it persists more than 5 days, check it with your dentist. regards.