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How To Treat Severe Gum Pain After Tooth Removal?

I just got 2 of my wisdom teeth off a day before yesterday, i can't really open my mouth or it'll hurt. there's also pain in my stitches & where the teeth used to be. Is this normal and when eating or swallowing is there anything in particular I should be cautious about?
Mon, 3 Jul 2017
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Hi..

Welcome to healthcare magic.

After wisdom tooth extraction commonly problem in mouth opening. If you have severe pain after wisdom tooth extraction than it may be because of dry socket.

Consult a oral surgery for clinical examination of extraction site.
If dry socket problem is there than doctor should irrigate a socket and apply zinc oxide or idoform paste.
After oral examination of mouth exact diagnosis can occurs.

Avoid food logment surrounding a extraction site.Maitain a proper oral hygiene.
Consult a oral surgery for further treatment.

I hope my guidance helpful to you..
Take care.
Thank you.
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How To Treat Severe Gum Pain After Tooth Removal?

Hi.. Welcome to healthcare magic. After wisdom tooth extraction commonly problem in mouth opening. If you have severe pain after wisdom tooth extraction than it may be because of dry socket. Consult a oral surgery for clinical examination of extraction site. If dry socket problem is there than doctor should irrigate a socket and apply zinc oxide or idoform paste. After oral examination of mouth exact diagnosis can occurs. Avoid food logment surrounding a extraction site.Maitain a proper oral hygiene. Consult a oral surgery for further treatment. I hope my guidance helpful to you.. Take care. Thank you.