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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
As per your query, you have symptoms of
gum infection after tooth extraction which is a normal part of healing process. There is the formation of the clot, so you need not worry.
I would suggest:
- Do warm saline rinses several times a day.
- Maintain proper
oral hygiene specially area of extracted tooth.
- Take tablet
Advil for pain and swelling.
- Avoid eating from affected side.
The condition will resolve in 3 to 5 days with above treatment. If condition persists for more than a week, then consult an oral surgeon for the proper diagnosis.
The doctor may order X-ray to check the position of the tooth, may clean the site with
betadine for few days regularly and prescribe antibiotics (
amoxicillin).
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari