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What Causes Severe Pain Post Wisdom Tooth Removal?

Hello,I had 4teeth pulled last Thursday, 3 lower rear & 1 encisor. The dentist had a HARD time getting the lower rear out-think it was what they call a wisdom toot. I just know he had every tool imaginable in my mouth -even small sawzall I call it. He said he finally got it, sewed me up & gave me a script for 325/10 mg. Hydro for pain. I did not fill it, I told him I already took 30 mg Ovycodone & my ins. would not cover it. Now the problem I am hurting BAD! Is it possible I have a dry socket?
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern...

As per your complain it is about 6 days that you have got extraction of teeth done with difficulty in removing wisdom tooth and as if now the pain is so severe then there is a possibility that you have developed a "DRY SOCKET"

I would suggest you to consult an Oral Surgeon and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigation like x ray if needed can be done for diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly..

In case of dry socket you will be given sedative dressing in the socket that will reduce pain and also initiate healing..

As of now you can take Tramadol or Ketorolac to relieve pain and do cool compresses over the cheek..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
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What Causes Severe Pain Post Wisdom Tooth Removal?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern... As per your complain it is about 6 days that you have got extraction of teeth done with difficulty in removing wisdom tooth and as if now the pain is so severe then there is a possibility that you have developed a DRY SOCKET I would suggest you to consult an Oral Surgeon and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigation like x ray if needed can be done for diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly.. In case of dry socket you will be given sedative dressing in the socket that will reduce pain and also initiate healing.. As of now you can take Tramadol or Ketorolac to relieve pain and do cool compresses over the cheek.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..