I had a molar puled on monday (#31) It was quite a long, hard process for her to even get the tooth out. It took over 2 hours. I do have stitches. I have been eating soft, mostly non-chewable foods, I do not smoke, I have been taking the ibuprofen (2x200mg) every fours hours along with the pain meds they prescribed (and antibiotics) If I go more than 5 or 6 hours without the pain meds, my mouth KILLS me. It's worse when I talk alot, or eat a soft food that requires some chewing motion. I'm still quite swollen inside and have a 'knot' of swelling on my jaw bone that is very painful to the touch. And I feel like I can't open my mouth very far.
Is this normal?
I do have an appointment to go back in today at 1:30. I was just curious if this was taking longer than normal to heal and be comfortable.
2007-10-25
07:19:59
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Amy P
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