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What Causes Tenderness In The Jaw After The Wisdom Tooth Extraction?

I had my four impacted wisdom teeth removed about a month ago. I was given antibiotics before the surgery, ibuprofen and percocet after, and an antiseptic mouthwash both before and after. At the post-operative appointment about a week and a half after the surgery, the dentist said I was healing excellently. For the past week or so I've been experiencing pain and tenderness (no weeping fluids or anything) in the lower right socket, and for the past day or so it's been swollen to the point where there is a visible bulbous lump in the socket and the swelling can be seen as asymmetry of my face. The tenderness has spread to my right jaw bones, and they feel slightly warm. What could be wrong and what should I do about it?
Mon, 14 Jul 2014
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Read your query.

The signs and symptoms which you have mentioned , suggests the infection in the tooth socket which will require immediate consultation with the dentist .

I would advice you to visit your oral and maxillofacial surgeon as immediately as possible and get it checked, followed by the radiograph for better evaluation.
If needed the dentist will drain the pus and put you on needed antibiotics and pain killers .

Do warm saline gargling.
Do not apply hot bag on the external surface .

Visit your dentist soon .

Thanks and regards.
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What Causes Tenderness In The Jaw After The Wisdom Tooth Extraction?

Thanks for using Health care magic. Read your query. The signs and symptoms which you have mentioned , suggests the infection in the tooth socket which will require immediate consultation with the dentist . I would advice you to visit your oral and maxillofacial surgeon as immediately as possible and get it checked, followed by the radiograph for better evaluation. If needed the dentist will drain the pus and put you on needed antibiotics and pain killers . Do warm saline gargling. Do not apply hot bag on the external surface . Visit your dentist soon . Thanks and regards.