It hurts pretty bad still and it's been almost exactly 48 hrs since it's been extracted. I don't smoke. I have a funny taste in my mouth as well...I've had extractions in the past, but I can't really remember how long the pain lasts for. I am terrified of getting a dry socket! So, is that what's happening or is the pain normal after 48 hrs? Please help!
2007-05-27 04:29:35 · 7 answers · asked by karaizacutie 1 in Health ➔ Dental
I got dry socket on my wisdom teeth extraction on the bottom, and what I did was get some of the thickest baby Orajel product they have and put it in the tooth hole. Worked good, also felt better to keep a gauze over it when the Orajel was there, helped keep the air out of the hole. It's the air on the bone that's hurting you. Good luck! You might not have dry socket, 48 hours is kind of a mid-point 'cuz you might have lower pain tolerance or might have irritated the spot when eating, but you can rinse now so use a teaspoon of salt in a cup of warm water and rinse that area. The salt helps with healing too.
2007-05-27 05:28:33 · answer #1 · answered by pair-a-docs 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
48 Hours After Tooth Extraction
2016-11-16 19:59:58 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Typically the pain from an extraction starts to decrease after about 36-48 hours (if not sooner). If the pain is increasing, go in to see your dentist. If you have a funny taste in your mouth, it could be a sign of an infection (which may also cause pain to increase). In either case, you should go see your dentist. He/she can place something in the socket to help with the discomfort if it's a dry socket, or they can give you an antibiotic if it turns out to be an infection.
2007-05-27 14:52:49 · answer #3 · answered by Katie D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I took out 4 for braces and 4 wisdom teeth. I had pain up to a week. Soft foods until day 5. If the meds don't help with the pain, then it could be a dry socket. Or when you suck in air it hurts or there is a foul taste, like rotten eggs, in your mouth. It's common to have bad breath while it's healing though. Book a follow-up with your dentist. Good luck!
2007-05-27 14:49:09 · answer #4 · answered by Amy L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This sounds like 'dry socket', a condition where the nerves and bone are exposed and become extremely painful.
Get to your dentist as soon as possible.
I can tell you how to get rid of the pain until you get help. The hint comes from a Chinese-Canadian dentist who uses the method instead of freezing for all dental work.
Pinch the earlobe on the side where the pain is and it will disappear within 10 minutes. (The dentist attaches a clothes peg to the earlobe.) A tight-fitting clip-on earring will also do the trick. It has to be tight, and it has to be continuous.
Acupuncture in the same spot would help, too, of course.
2007-05-27 22:29:57 · answer #5 · answered by snorky998 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on how traumatic the extraction was...48 hours isn't much to worry about. Just take your pain meds. The funny taste is probably blood, (slight metallic taste?) And don't worry about dry socket. It doesn't happen as often as they say it does.
2007-05-27 04:36:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
if the pain is extreme it may be dry socket.some people heal faster or have a higher pain tolerance.if your doctor gave you meds take as prescribed also rinse with lukewarm salt water.if not on meds try ibuprofen for the pain and swelling.if these dont improve or worsens in the next day or so call or see your dentist.also try ice packs to the side where it hurts good luck.
2007-05-27 04:37:03 · answer #7 · answered by dixie58 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like you have dry socket. did you drink any beer or sodas that can also cause it. good luck and call your dentist
2007-05-27 04:33:57 · answer #8 · answered by erin c 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋