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How Long Does Pain In Tooth Socket After Removal Last?
I had my back tooth pulled a month ago - have been treated for dry socket - entire right side of face is sore when I talk, eat or drink. Went for follow-up to surgeon yesterday and said there was a lot of puss coming out of the hole where he pulled teeth - put me on Clindamycin HCL 300MG 4x day. How long will it take for me to be able to eat normally again without so much pain. Also, taking Vidoden which isn't helping the pain.
Fri, 17 Oct 2014
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The infection will come down in 5 to 7days. Since you are taking clindamycin, its very effective. Nothing to worry, keep the extraction socket area clean by rinsing your mouth with saline or mouth wash. You can eat or speak normally in 5 days time. You can take diclofenac and paracetamol combination for pain.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
The infection will come down in 5 to 7days. Since you are taking clindamycin, its very effective. Nothing to worry, keep the extraction socket area clean by rinsing your mouth with saline or mouth wash. You can eat or speak normally in 5 days time. You can take diclofenac and paracetamol combination for pain.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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