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What Causes Pain In Gums After Removal Of Tooth?
I had a supernumeracy tooth removed from the bottom of my mouth,they also took out to teeth which were infected i had a blood clot and have been rinsing with salt water as advised however the blood clot has now disappeared and i have a massive hole i have rang the dentist and they said it can be normal for the clot to dislodge however i now have a dull ache along my gum line, any suggestions?
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Thu, 3 Jul 2014
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Early dislodgement of the blood clot can sometimes delay the healing of the tooth socket.I would advice you to AVOID vigorous gargling of the mouth ,though you should continue with salt water gargling.
Take the medicines as prescribed by the dentist.If the pain increases or persists ,get it reviewed by the dentist to rule out any infection( dry socket ).
Hope this was helpful.
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Read your query.
Early dislodgement of the blood clot can sometimes delay the healing of the tooth socket.I would advice you to AVOID vigorous gargling of the mouth ,though you should continue with salt water gargling.
Take the medicines as prescribed by the dentist.If the pain increases or persists ,get it reviewed by the dentist to rule out any infection( dry socket ).
Hope this was helpful.
Thanks and regards.
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Thanks for using Health care Magic.
Read your query.
Early dislodgement of the blood clot can sometimes delay the healing of the tooth socket.I would advice you to AVOID vigorous gargling of the mouth ,though you should continue with salt water gargling.
Take the medicines as prescribed by the dentist.If the pain increases or persists ,get it reviewed by the dentist to rule out any infection( dry socket ).
Hope this was helpful.
Thanks and regards.
Read your query.
Early dislodgement of the blood clot can sometimes delay the healing of the tooth socket.I would advice you to AVOID vigorous gargling of the mouth ,though you should continue with salt water gargling.
Take the medicines as prescribed by the dentist.If the pain increases or persists ,get it reviewed by the dentist to rule out any infection( dry socket ).
Hope this was helpful.
Thanks and regards.
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Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
The pain in the gums could be post extraction pain (slight pain is normal). If the pain is severe it can be because of the dry socket that occurs when the blood clot get dislodged and if there is infection of the bone.
Consult your oral surgeon get the extraction socket irrigated with saline and betadine.
Complete the course of antibiotics and analgesics, do saline gargling. Maintain oral hygiene.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
The pain in the gums could be post extraction pain (slight pain is normal). If the pain is severe it can be because of the dry socket that occurs when the blood clot get dislodged and if there is infection of the bone.
Consult your oral surgeon get the extraction socket irrigated with saline and betadine.
Complete the course of antibiotics and analgesics, do saline gargling. Maintain oral hygiene.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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hi..its normal..bt do continue salt water gargle...n dont do forceful spitting...as it may dislogde clot...take analgesics n antibiotics if prescribed by ur dentist
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