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What Can Cause Dizziness And Chest Discomfort After An Incomplete Wisdom Tooth Extraction?

The dentist attempted to remove my wisdom tooth Thursday, and was unable as the nerves were too close. The tooth is now exposed and I was given no aftercare. It’s saturday now and I keep suddenly feeling unwell, whether light headed, boiling hot whilst cold (shivers with goosebumps), keep having a strange feeling in my chest and I’ve been aching since then.
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Hi,

You need to consult an oral surgeon and get checked, even if the nerves are closed, surgical extraction can be done to remove the wisdom tooth. However, the symptoms of having lightheadedness and chills can be due to an infection post the extraction attempt or if you are given any medicines like antibiotics and painkillers then it can be due to it.

My suggestion is to consult an oral surgeon and get the tooth extracted and further checkup can be done to rule out the exact cause of symptoms, treatment can be done accordingly. For now, take light diet and plenty of rest. Avoid anxiety and just relax as you will be fine soon as nothing is serious.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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What Can Cause Dizziness And Chest Discomfort After An Incomplete Wisdom Tooth Extraction?

Hi, You need to consult an oral surgeon and get checked, even if the nerves are closed, surgical extraction can be done to remove the wisdom tooth. However, the symptoms of having lightheadedness and chills can be due to an infection post the extraction attempt or if you are given any medicines like antibiotics and painkillers then it can be due to it. My suggestion is to consult an oral surgeon and get the tooth extracted and further checkup can be done to rule out the exact cause of symptoms, treatment can be done accordingly. For now, take light diet and plenty of rest. Avoid anxiety and just relax as you will be fine soon as nothing is serious. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.