I had an upper 1st molar extracted 3 weeks ago, developed dry socket, and also a reddish bubble (denist calls this granulation tissue) over the entire extraction site. Yesterday the Dentist performed a curretage to clean out the site, also packed it with clove oil dressing. It's sore now and I'm not due to have the packing out for another week. Does all of this sound normal? I'm scared!
2006-12-20 02:21:07 · 5 answers · asked by MIAGRACE 1 in Health ➔ Dental
Yes, it's normal to have some pain after that procedure. Avoid smoking and drinking from a straw. Alternate taking tylenol and ibuprofen (Tylenol will help the pain, ibuprofen will help with swelling.) Good luck
2006-12-20 02:30:38 · answer #1 · answered by AzOasis8 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is normal. You will be hurting for a little while, until it heals up. Which will take a few days. Take some pain pills and relax. You can also buy some of that clove oil at your local pharmacy for about $10.00. then you can apply it yourself. It will help for when it wears off. Tea tree oil is the same thing, if they have that.
2006-12-20 10:31:38 · answer #2 · answered by IKNOWTHAT 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If it is bothering you that much, just go back to the dentist and explain your concerns asap to the dentist or his staff. They'll be happy to have a look and relieve your anxiety over this. Dental procedures are messy at best, and naturally you're very concerned. It's normal, but see your dentist. An appointment in this case is not necessary.
2006-12-20 10:29:49 · answer #3 · answered by unfinished_adolescent 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This happened to me before, and it really is an awful experience. Just hang in there and follow his directions to the letter and you will get through it ok. One thing my dentist told me to avoid was any carbonated beverage while I was recuperating. Good luck and hang in there.
2006-12-20 10:28:57 · answer #4 · answered by Doug R 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
try a moist warm cloth on your face and do accupressure. on the side that your gum hurts use that side hand,where your thumb and forefinger meet,in the V of the top of your hand,go 1"down your hand and put ice on it for a few minutes.it should help.
2006-12-20 10:26:59 · answer #5 · answered by WHAT 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋