i have had my back tooth extracted 2 days ago! and although i felt nothin during or after, this past 2 days my gum, not in the hole part but the side is swollen like a little bubble. and my cheek is sore and swollen slightly! i used to get abcesses an this was the reason for getting the tooth out, now im scared as i dont know whether this is just the after effect of tooth extraction or is there somethin wrong! remember this was 2 days ago!
please help im panicking?
2007-02-07 04:51:27 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
Call your dentist maybe?
2007-02-07 04:53:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a common problem and usually shows up a few days after an extraction. You have an infection in the tissue where the tooth was extracted. Something such as food particles may have lodged in the socket causing this to happen. You should see the dentist so he can evaluate the situation, express the infection or pus that's causing the swelling, pack the site off and place you on an oral antibiotic, perhaps one stronger than what you may be on now. Don't put this off, the swollen area will only get larger and worse with pain setting in over the next few days. Hope I've been of some help, good luck.
2007-02-07 06:04:00 · answer #2 · answered by HeatherS 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would seek medical attention asap..it sounds like an abscess like you are thinking. I had this as well when I cracked a molar and a little piece was left inside. You can't mess with infections in the head..they spread quickly. Don't panic..just get a dentist to take a peek..good luck!
2007-02-07 04:55:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
only one question - why on earth are you asking this on the internet instead of presenting yourself at your dentist's office immediately? I don't get it. Obviously there is something wrong, it sounds like your infection has not subsided and did you know that absesses can leach into your brain? Seriously, it is a very serious situation and the infection can actually spread, so get to the dentist immediately and stop suffering!
2007-02-07 04:55:36 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't panick! I would call my dentist back and tell them. I used to get absesses too and you may have one. If so, you may need an antibiotic. It could just be from the extraction though, and they may say to put ice on it.
Good luck, hope you feel better soon.
2007-02-07 05:03:24 · answer #5 · answered by granny4 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the dentist, when my gum was swolen I just went in for an emergancy appointment and I left 30 mins later and got this weird medicine, which was great.
2007-02-07 05:29:42 · answer #6 · answered by mrman121221 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest calling your dentist for him to look at it. There's something called "dry socket" that can happen after a tooth is pulled. I don't know a lot about it, but it makes that area real sore.
2007-02-07 04:56:32 · answer #7 · answered by Bud's Girl 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
take aspirin for pain
use a flash light and have someone inspect to see if the dentis did not get all of the tooth out
if you lhave a fever it could be infection...check with Dentist for antibiotics
put some desenstiizeng agen on it ..nubercainal for babies who teeth really help..and i use it on my member for instead of prolong as its safe enough for a baby but it does it job
put ice bag on to help reduce swelling and avoid hot drinks no alcohol except Don Q 151 or Everclear..no pain no pain
2007-02-07 04:57:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
it sounds like your experiencing something called a dry socket. this occurs after a tooth is removed and the blood clot that is formed leaves causing a dry socket. it can be really painful and get infected. you should go back to the dentist.
2007-02-07 04:55:56 · answer #9 · answered by pegasis 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
sounds like an infection, quite if the gland on that aspect is up. may be via gingivitis, that is inflammation of the gums - an infection may have set in, or you may have an abcess. See your dentist.
2016-11-25 23:49:43 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋