My two lower wisdom teeth were extracted 5 days ago. They were both impacted and lodged under my jaw bone. I still have pretty bad pain that is only lessened (but not eliminated) by taking prescription motrin (800mg) every 6 hours. Is this normal? Should I be concerned that the pain is lingering this long? At what point should I call my dentist?
2006-09-27 06:10:21 · 6 answers · asked by foreoki12 2 in Health ➔ Dental
Did you have stitches? I had stitches on one of mine that was impacted and the pain lasted a lot longer then the ones that didn't
Maybe there was some infection present. I would phone the office tomorrow or today and ask them if it's normal for the pain to be that strong
2006-09-27 06:13:10 · answer #1 · answered by GD-Fan 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Mandibular (lower) wisdom teeth frequently are fused to the jaw. Considering they were impacted only adds insult to injury. The doctor that extracted your teeth should have scheduled a post operative appointment. If they didn't, I'd give them a call and speak with the assistant. You know yourself best, but I think 5 days post op and still being tender is very normal. If the pain is keeping you awake at night, I'd schedule to see the dentist, as you could have dry sockets.
2006-09-27 06:15:09 · answer #2 · answered by dentalgirlsparkle 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call the dentist to check and make sure that you don't have a dry socket or an infection. If over the counter stuff isn't helping the pain they may tell you to take up to 4 Advil every 4 hours or write you a prescription.
2006-09-27 08:04:30 · answer #3 · answered by Ravishing 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
expertise the teeth each so often have deep, huge roots and because they're at the back of the mouth could be complicated to do away with. grow to be the extraction executed interior the chair or at a well being facility under generic anaesthetic? Did the the the teeth pop out entire or did they could use excavators? have been there any issues? discomfort thresholds are diverse for each individual yet I propose you get the socket checked with the help of your dentist because of the fact the discomfort could have critically diminished with the help of now.
2016-10-01 10:29:31 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey: I once had 3 extraccions in one day and I had for pain releaver PONSTAND, in capsules, but do not remember the mlgm. and it worked. Taking 1 every 8 hours. They are fantastic. I think, that can be bought without prescrpcion, but you must consult your doctor. Pain should not last more than 24 hours, I guess.
2006-09-27 06:26:52 · answer #5 · answered by Potitin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went through the same thing and so did my husband it took me about 2-3 weeks for the pain to get better but my husband went back to the dentist and he gave him steroids to help it heal faster and he was healed in like a week.
2006-09-27 06:18:27 · answer #6 · answered by Crystal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋