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Extracted A Wisdom Tooth, In Pain, Throat And Tongue Feels Prickly, Problem Swallowing. Is This Connected To Extraction?

I extracted a wisdom tooth last Saturday, and though I was in pain while having the procedure done, there wasn t any discomfort until yesterday. My throat and tongue feels prickly and it s become almost impossible for me to swallow anything now. Is this connected to my extraction, which still does not hurt, or is this something new altogether?
posted on Mon, 23 Sep 2013
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Dentist,  's  Response
Hello,

Thanks for writing to us.

The symptoms are usually associated with post extraction of wisdom tooth.

Gargle frequently with lukewarm saline.

Complete course of analgesics antibiotics has to be administered.

Rinse your mouth after every meals.

Take adequate rest and avoid anxiety.

Usually such problem lasts for 2 weeks.

If symptoms persists after 2 weeks,visit your dentist.

Hope this helps.
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Dentist,  Dr. Qazi Ammara's  Response
Hi,

Thanks for asking the query,

The above symptoms which you have mentioned are due to wisdom tooth removal, these are common symptoms which will subside after sometimes.

You follow the post extraction instructions given by the Dentist properly.

Take complete course of antibiotics and analgesics prescribed to you.

At home take lukewarm saline and antiseptic mouthwash rinses.

Avoid anxiety, stress take complete rest.

Hope you find this as helpful,

Regards..
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Extracted A Wisdom Tooth, In Pain, Throat And Tongue Feels Prickly, Problem Swallowing. Is This Connected To Extraction?

Hello, Thanks for writing to us. The symptoms are usually associated with post extraction of wisdom tooth. Gargle frequently with lukewarm saline. Complete course of analgesics antibiotics has to be administered. Rinse your mouth after every meals. Take adequate rest and avoid anxiety. Usually such problem lasts for 2 weeks. If symptoms persists after 2 weeks,visit your dentist. Hope this helps.