Yesterday i had a tooth removed from the back of my mouth.
Previous to this i have had 3 abscess at different times in the last 3 months was given antibiotics completed the course.
Whilst i was in the chair yesterday i could feel it swell up in seconds when i was being injected in the gum, some of the swelling had gone by last night just a bit.
Now i have woke up this morning and it looks like i have a second jaw no pain.
When should the swelling ease up ??? or go completly.
Thank you
2006-09-30 00:01:51 · 10 answers · asked by GYPSY 2 in Health ➔ Dental
the swelling was caused by the amount of local anaesthetic injected into a tight area of tissue.........this will go away in a few days time but u might be left with a pain a bit like having a bruise........use paracetamol and keep ur mouth very clean......after 2 or 3 days use warm salt water mouth washes.if after a week there is no change go back to the dentist to check all is well with the socket .
2006-09-30 00:12:23 · answer #1 · answered by Wobs 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since the tooth and injection were in the back of your mouth, what you felt was the medication being injected. A dentist never uses more than 1 or 2 cc's of medication at any time, it isn't more than a tablespoon of liquid, so it wouldn't cause swelling. Anytime you mess about with the face, there is a swelling though. A tooth is a modified extension of the bone of the jaw- and in pulling the tooth the dentist created a hole in the bone. Much like putting a hole that size in the bone of your upper leg- and it wouldn't surprise you if that swelled up afterwards, would it? The face is much more sensitive to being messed with as well, and sometimes will react by swelling and bruising not really in proportion to the injury.
Since it has been more than 24 hours since the tooth was pulled, the swelling will go down quicker if you apply warm packs to the jaw and face. The heat will encourage more blood circulation, which will carry away the extra fluid that has gathered in your jaw. Warm liquids will also help a bit. Keeping your head raised slightly higher than the rest of the body will encourage it to go down as well, as gravity works to pull it down. Post operative jaw swelling usually goes away on it's own within a few days- usually four or five at most. Since you aren't in any pain, there isn't anything to worry about. It's normal post operative swelling and will go away soon.
2006-09-30 07:15:18 · answer #2 · answered by The mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A tooth extraction is an extremely invasive procedure and the jaw, just like any injured part of your body will react to the injury by swelling. As the healing process progresses, the oedema will abate and probably be gone within a week. Don't be surprised if there's some bruising as well. This often happens.
And continue to take the antibiotics until the prescription is finished.
2006-09-30 07:15:08 · answer #3 · answered by Jack 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im a dental nurse
OK you need to start using Chlorhexidine mouthwash also known as 'Corsodyl'. its great for clearing up infections. use it 4 times a day for 3 days.
If you get further pain you will need to go back to your dentist. You may get what is known as an infected socket....dont be alarmed though it quite common. its when the blood clot has been lost and you can get a infection after the extraction. It can be very painful and so dont leave it. Your dentist may apply a antiseptic dressing where to tooth was removed...this can be sore but will help if needed. He/she may also put you on a course of antibiotics.
Hope this helps! I strongly reccomend get the mouth wash asap..but make sure its the one i said not any other as this is the strongest one for the job. You must not use it though if you are taking 'metronidozole' antibiotics as the mouth wash conatins alcohol and the two mixed will make you feel terrible
The mouth wash tastes disgusting but honestly it will help!
CORSODYL can be bought from a chemist or some supermarkets
2006-09-30 07:10:46 · answer #4 · answered by Em 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should have been given an anti-inflammatory, which should ease it in about an hour, and make it go away within a day. Even if theres no pain, take ibuprofen or aspirin to reduce swelling. You probably chewed it in your sleep, ive had like 6 teeth pulled in back, i know what your talking about, it looks wild!
2006-09-30 07:12:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes the swelling will ease up, if you find the swelling has not gone by Monday, ring or visit your dentist, and make sure you keep taking your antibiotics, it could lead to infection
2006-09-30 07:05:07 · answer #6 · answered by Ruksana P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i feel u should take OLIVELEAF EXTRACT and green tea everyday. Chili would also help you.
a homeopath would make u up a special formula
but u probably need to eat healthier, avoid stuf like pigmeat, cheese, beef, coffee, margarine, canola oil and fried food
Also avoid using any chemical product, there are lots of natural products around these days
cheers!
2006-09-30 07:08:49 · answer #7 · answered by criketndogz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should eat plenty of baked beans! Then you will be full of wind. Then listen when you break wind as, "Abcess makes the fart go HONDA"
2006-09-30 07:11:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It may take a day or two.
2006-09-30 07:04:46 · answer #9 · answered by dot&carryone. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a week or two
2006-09-30 07:04:07 · answer #10 · answered by cabby 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋