i had both of my top wisdom teeth out monday night its now thursday morning and one side of my cheek seems to be swelling more and more also it feels really tingly and a bit numb
2006-11-22 19:12:58 · 13 answers · asked by memes4pete 1 in Health ➔ Dental
i have just been to see my dentist which is different to the 1 where i had my teeth out they said i had a big cut in my cheek from where they took my teeth out and in infection has got into the cut i am now on 2 lots of antibiotics and they said i should of been looked at properly and given antibiotics after the op
2006-11-23 01:16:45 · update #1
It's normal to still be swollen, but to be swelling more seems strange. Are you on any pain meds? I'm surprised that your mouth would be feeling tingly and numb. I've had my teeth out, and I learned it's best to go back to your dentist as soon as you have what might be a problem, because weird stuff can happen sometimes. Not scary weird, but just unexpected. I'd get an appointment with your dentist as soon as possible (explain what's happening), just so s/he can check things out. I had some problems with my wisdom teeth extraction that could have been a lot less bad had I gone in even just a day earlier. Your mouth changes quickly, so I'd go ahead and call. Also, the fact that just one side of your cheek is affected is a clue that something might be going on with that tooth--the doc may just need to do something simple with the packing/sutures or something, so don't freak out. But do go in! Good luck, and hope that helps!!
2006-11-22 19:21:34 · answer #1 · answered by kacey 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No it is not normal. The numbness should wear off within 24 hours. This does not sound right, especially if as you say it has continued swelling. You might have an infection. I assume you were given some antibiotics after the extraction. Please see your doctor.
2006-11-22 19:27:14 · answer #2 · answered by gutsa 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dear Pete***
hee!hee! It's really no joke, because you look like an oversized hamster.!!
The tingly/numb feeling should have worn off by the next morning. Your cheek after a couple of days should and I repeat should NOT be swelling more, it should be going down??
It has to get better, not worse, and the best things you should have eaten was ice-cream and jelly, not solid foods..
Phone your Dentist and explain, make an appointment with immediate effect!!
Just remember, they need to get into your mouth when you're under. All the equipment holding your jaw open, taking their pliers and see-sawing your teeth out, major mission I promise you, you can just picture your dentist with his foot against your shoulder trying to get your teeth out (ha! ha!). My face was black/blue when I had mine pulled.
love peppa-anne
**p.s. in response to "after 24 hours" my face was swollen for two weeks. Because I have a narrow jaw-line, more difficult to get at the back!!!!!!!!!!
2006-11-22 19:25:57 · answer #3 · answered by peppa-ann 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
THIS SWELLING TELLS ME THAT THE EXTRACTIONS WERE NOT DONE ATRAUMATICALLY. THERE IS A GENTLE WAY TO CAUSE THE BONE AND TISSUES NOT TO BE TRAUMATIZED.
IF THIS WAS A SURGICAL EXTRACTION WHERE THE DENTIST HAD TO DRILL ON BONE OR CUT INTO THE GUMS, THEN IT'S VERY LIKELY TO HAVE SWELLING.
WARM COMPRESSES WILL HELP TO DECREASE THE SWELLING AT THIS POINT. SOME IBUPROFEN IS ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AND WILL AID IN TAKING DOWN THE SWELLING.
2006-11-22 19:36:24 · answer #4 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is totally normal to swell up on the 3 and 4th days they should be your worst days for swelling. If it continues to get worse and not better after the 3rd or 4th day you need to see your surgeon. I have worked for an Oral Surgeon for years and trust me it is normal.
2006-11-23 00:55:03 · answer #5 · answered by rebelettekusmc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That don't seem right go back to the hospital with your antibiotics and tell them you had to go elsewhere they could have left a tiny piece in which is very painfull ask for an xray
2006-11-23 10:32:11 · answer #6 · answered by Bernie c 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be more usual to exerience swelling immediately after the extraction. Maybe you could visit your dentist for advice?
After i had mine out - my face was swollen the day after and for about 3-4 days after that.
Take care, hope you are well soon. XXX.
2006-11-22 22:57:48 · answer #7 · answered by rainbowarrior73 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but the swelling should go down soon
2006-11-22 19:17:26 · answer #8 · answered by pharmacytech44 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You may have a secondary infection or this might represent bleeding suggest you see you dentist or doctor
2006-11-22 19:16:45 · answer #9 · answered by deepee 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it don't go down in the next 24 hours get it looked at
2006-11-22 19:22:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋