I had the tooth out on weds, and i was ok for the first couple of days, the pain wasn't that bad, just very slight if i caught that side of my face. But it's slowly been getting worse, so that now its all of the time i'm in pain. I don't know if it's me being paranoid and i'm just not giving it a chance, but i'm also been having a nasty taste come from that side of my mouth when i swallow sometimes. I've had one out before and i don't remember it being like this, but this time i had to have stitches. Shall i go back to the dentist tomorrow or am i wasting their time? And if I should what are they likely to do?
2007-10-13 23:55:01 · 13 answers · asked by Kat 1 in Health ➔ Dental
Hi there..
The pain and nasty taste indicate a dry socket.
The dentist can clean it, painlessly need I add, and it will clear up.
A dry socket is when an insufficient blood clot forms, this may also be resultant of the stitches.
Its more common in smokers and in lower teeth.
See your dentist s/he wont mind and it'll take a minute only
Hope u feel better
2007-10-14 01:32:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you could have a bit of an infection especially if you have a nasty taste or smell coming from it. Go back to either your dentist or doctor and ask for some antibiotics. I too had a tooth out on Wednesday and already it has nearly healed over with no pain. Good luck.
2007-10-14 07:05:58 · answer #2 · answered by happy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had my first ever tooth out in 36 years last Monday and i have been having problems with this first i had dry bone then the dentist put some stuff in it to help it heal but i have poor blood flow and the dry bone has come back i too now have a sickly taste coming from the hole so i do believe you may have an infection and u will require antibiotics so go and see your dentist first thing in the morning as this will only get worse good luck and i will be doing the same so good luck.
2007-10-14 12:38:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely go back to the dentist., You should be classed as an emergency. If you can be there when the dentist starts work (9 a.m., or whatever) you will stand a better chance of being seen promptly.
You should not still be suffering pain. Sorry cannot say what they are likely to do, but you should definitely have the sore spot examined.
Hope you get on OK.
Regards Jo.
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2007-10-14 07:01:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Go back to the dentist ,I had what was called dry socket and was in pain keep on with salt water mouthwashes it really does work. You may have an infection that would account for the bad taste and you will need antibiotics
2007-10-14 06:59:33 · answer #5 · answered by maz22 c 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go back to the dentist,you might need root canal work and by the sound of it you require antibiotics as it seems like you could have an abscess
2007-10-14 07:15:09 · answer #6 · answered by barbara e 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Click on the link below, it could be a dry socket, i have had one and they are painful, go back to the dentist.
2007-10-14 07:00:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might have an infection - get back to the dentist tomorrow - needs sorting. Poor you.
2007-10-14 06:58:02 · answer #8 · answered by Sal*UK 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think you should contact ur dentist. The are more likely to give you a tube or a toothpaste.
2007-10-14 07:02:58 · answer #9 · answered by mizzaimmy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had this with my wisdom teeth it sounds infected the dentist will prescribe u some antibiotics which will clear it up so go see ur dentist!
2007-10-14 06:59:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋