I had a dental extraction last week and seem to be developing a complication. I have a small hard bump near the site on the inside of my mouth and it is terribly painful. Is this normal after an extraction and if so, what is it? Should I go to the dentist tommorrow, or wait until my stitches are removed next week? thanks in advance for all of the answers.
2007-03-21 09:32:01 · 10 answers · asked by disabledgrl 3 in Health ➔ Dental
I had an extraction on the first of March and afterwards there was a half inch bump from the site of the extraction extending to my palate that was so painful I could only eat very soft foods or smoothies. I called the dentist and he said it was a deep bruise and to call if it did not go away by Monday (the 19th), but on the Sunday before it stopped hurting and I have been able to eat regular foods since then.
I do suggest you call you dentist as all situations can be different, but wanted to let you know what happened to me and not to worry, even if it is an infection, antibiotics can easily treat it. I hope this helps you.
2007-03-21 09:45:11 · answer #1 · answered by Suqui 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like an abscess. I had one a few weeks ago and the dentist gave me a prescription for an antibiotic and also vicodin for the pain. Salt water rinses are good in the meantime if you can't get to your dentist right away. Keep taking the pain meds that you have at the moment (if you don't have a prescription, ibuprofen works well). Try not to chew on that side either. I hope you feel better soon! Dental pain is the worst.
2007-03-24 05:18:15 · answer #2 · answered by snakeypuffs 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same thing happen to me. I ignored it hoping it would go away. It didn't. I ended up going back to the dentist and he told me that my mouth was infected.
It's very easy to get an infection after dental surgery. The mouth has a lot of bacteria. I would call your dentist ASAP because it can only get worse. They will probably put you on antibiotics if it is, in fact, infected.
Good luck
2007-03-21 09:37:23 · answer #3 · answered by Jeal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is an infection. i had the same for my root canal treatment. if you just had your extraction, you should've been given antibiotics to fight the bacteria constantly passing & thriving in your mouth. extractions shouldn't be painful at all after they're done-- most of the time they're just swollen, or maybe you can feel pressure, but the pain should subside gradually every day til it goes away completely. i suggest you go to your dentist, have her check the severity of infection, and have a presciption filled out.
2007-03-21 09:34:07 · answer #4 · answered by its_not_rocket_surgery 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
any extraction site that doesn't improve after 4 days should be checked again by the dentist or surgeon. Your 3rd day after oral surgery is the peak day of swelling and discomfort. After that it should get better.....
I work for an oral surgeon.
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2016-06-29 18:53:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-01 07:13:33 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eh i had the same thing done and damn it hurt like crap.
I ignored it and washed me mouth out with tons of salt water, it went away.
2007-03-21 09:40:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Go now. Sounds like an abcess.
2007-03-21 09:34:18 · answer #9 · answered by St♥rmy Skye 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call the dentist office and explain.. it could be a infected abscess
2007-03-21 09:35:11 · answer #10 · answered by Bryan 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋