I got my wisdom teeth out about a week ago and pain persists...?

Question

I have a really hard time opening my mouth and the pain is only on the left side of my face. Also, there is a large lump that feels like a knot in the muscle? The swelling is all the way down but the knot remains, I'm just wondering what my help get rid of this or ease the pain.

Answer 1

It is perfectly normal to have trouble opening your mouth after you have had your wisdom teeth removed. Have you tried an ice pack or heart to reduce your pain? You might try moist heat—such as a washcloth soaked in warm water and wrung out.

According to this website: http://www.locateadoc.com/questions.cfm/904

"sometimes people get lumps in their cheek, This person asked her dentist about this and he said ".it just happens in some cases, and it may take 3 weeks to go away."

The dentist who answered this question at this website

stated: "what your are experiencing in a bony callus formation over the area where the bone was removed during the wisdom tooth extraction. As the natural underlying bone heals it will lay down a protective layer. As the socket fills the callus will disappear. It may last three weeks, but usually by the second week, baring any inflammation or infection, it should be quite small, and only perceptable with palpation. The pain in the more swollen side is most likely muscle inflammation which is best treated by ASA or NSAID and moist heat. Use the heat as you did the first day or two with the ice packs. You will have beter pain relief if you take the OTC meds on a regular schedule, just don't exceed the daily recommended dose ( prevent GI upset). You trismus, tight jaw will resolve faster as well with consistent use of the moist heat when you can do so. Do not attempt to over do jaw motion, as it will just further inflame the tissue. Stick to a softer diet and be protective of yawning and sneezing( I know sounds odd, but think about it) Also.young women will swell more at your age for a number of reasons (big teeth, small mouth, his inexperience, length of time it takes to complete treatment etc...)."

Answer 2

That pain is most likely due to there being one or more impacted roots on one or more of your wisdom teeth. When the root is curved, the procedure is not as simple as just pulling the tooth straight out, the dentist has to shatter the root and dig out all the pieces. This is a decently invasive procedure and will cause discomfort for a little while longer. When I had mine out, it was my top one on the left side of my face and that specific area is what hurt the most. It goes away and won't be there forever, so that's a good thing. As far as the knot, that is scar tissue and swelling around it. The swelling will subside soon enough and the scar tissue will do the same. There will, however, always be some scar tissue left but it will be completely unnoticeable by you but it will take a couple to a few months. Lastly, if you are still in pain and your are all out of the pain relievers the dentist prescribed, or there not doing a good enough job, then call the dentist and let him or the nurse/receptionist know you may need something stronger and they will almost always give you a new or stronger prescription. Good Luck.

Answer 3

You really need to go back and have the jaw looked at since this has been a week since you had this done. Sometimes there can be an injury caused from pulling wisdom teeth. Your jaw could be dislocated. When I had mine out, the surgeon gave me a list of things to watch for. Difficulty opening one`s mouth and prolonged pain was on the list.

Answer 4

Aweek is too long.

go back to the dentist immediately.

It's either septic or he has left a piece of tooth behind!

Answer 5

I'd go to the dentist in fear of rupturing something/causing a huge problem.

Answer 6

call the dentist tommorow..no need to sit in pain if it can be helped