Is it normal to have a tightness and tenderness in the mouth after a bony impacted wisdom tooth extraction?

Question

I got my wisdom teeth removed almost two weeks ago. My two bottom ones were bony impacted, meaning they were sideways and encased by jaw bone. Apparently the doctor had to cut through the bone to break the tooth and take it out piece by piece. Anyway, the wounds have since healed, but now I am feeling a tightness in my mouth, mostly on the lower part of the inside of my cheek running all the way down to my lower jaw. The site of the wisdom tooth extraction is also still a bit swollen and sore when I press on the outside of my cheek or when my toothbrush accidentally jabs the area. Is this normal for two weeks post-surgery?

Thanks guys! :) I understand how you must feel sick of eating soft foods by now; it made me literally nauseous after a while! Don't worry, in about a few days or so you'll be able to eat normal foods again, and it will taste delicious!

Answer 1

I just had mine out last week...all 4 PLUS an extra molar. I STILL have lots of soreness and tightness in my jaw. If I don't take my pain meds then I have LOTS of stiffness. I have been living off of mashed potatoes and pudding and jello...ugh, I can't wait to eat a big huge steak! I hope you feel better soon! I feel your pain!

Answer 2

Actually, I had the exact same problem... both the bony impaction on the lower molars, and the pain afterwards.

The most common complication and cause of unwarranted surgical pain is the "dry socket", which occurs when the gap generated in your oral cavity by the surgery does not heal properly. Dry sockets may very rarely lead to infection of the region.

Your dentist or oral surgeon can treat this with special ointments and/or gauzes; please visit them and have them take a look.

Hope your mouth gets better!

Answer 3

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Answer 4

not sure sorry...but im getting mine taken out tomorrow actually!! So i hope this is normal...good luck!