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What Is The Treatment For Swelling And Pain In Gums After Tooth Extraction?
Daughter had all 4 wisdom teeth removed not impacted, procedure went well, vomited 3 days later. Two weeks later swelling on right side with pus coming out small hole in gum, left side also swollen pain rate a 8, cannot open mouth not running fever. Have followed all instuctions on healing. Called dentist surgeon, prescribed antibiotics. What else can be done to help her?
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Thu, 9 Jan 2014
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Hi,
From history it seems that she might be having some infection after extraction of wisdom teeth.
As now she has gone for antibiotic medicine course, she will be alright within few days.
Give her anti-inflammatory medicine for 2-3 days.
Ask her to go for antiseptic gargles.
Avoid chewing hard stuff.
Ok and take care.
From history it seems that she might be having some infection after extraction of wisdom teeth.
As now she has gone for antibiotic medicine course, she will be alright within few days.
Give her anti-inflammatory medicine for 2-3 days.
Ask her to go for antiseptic gargles.
Avoid chewing hard stuff.
Ok and take care.
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