Is it normal to have pain after a wisdom tooth extraction ?

Question

i had my wisdom tooth extracted ( bottom right ) 3 days ago , i have pain still nothing really unbearable , but my jaw & ear aches the worst , i feel a throbbing sensation too , i was worried about a dry socket but from everything i have read it appears a dry socket is the worse kind of toothache pain , worse than when the tooth was still in , and thats not me , i did sorry and embarrassed to say i smoked a cigarette straight after i got out of the surgery ( i know i know my bad ) i also have the most worst taste in my mouth ever its horrible.

the hole where the tooth was extracted seems to be getting smaller and smaller by the day , but i do have a throb where the tooth use to be.

Is this normal after a wisdom tooth extraction to have these kinds of symtoms ?

i'm 33 years old and didnt even know i had 1 wisdom tooth left i thought i had them all pulled out when i was 16.

my gums are not swollen , not even really tender i know my dentists did say i may get referred pain thx

Answer 1

You could possibly have had a PARTIAL dry socket. Unfortunately smokers are much more prone to a dry socket and one of the things we recommend for those individuals that absolutely have to have a cigarette is to cover the area with gauze before having a smoke. Yes, we would much rather prefer you not to smoke at all but this can be an unattainable goal for some.
The jaw could be giving you grief from having to stay opened so far and for a long period. Warm compresses 20 mins on 20 mins off and Ibuprofen are the best remedies. Trying to work it or exercise it may be just adding to the pain because it has been over extended, we recommend our TMJ patients to try to give it a rest for a couple of days , overworking it more while it is injured will only cause more inflammation and slower healing.
You may also be sore from the injection in that area and the warm compresses and warm salt water rinses after a couple of days will help to soothe that as well.
Good luck.

Answer 2

Pain After Wisdom Tooth Extraction

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Is it normal to have pain after a wisdom tooth extraction ?
i had my wisdom tooth extracted ( bottom right ) 3 days ago , i have pain still nothing really unbearable , but my jaw & ear aches the worst , i feel a throbbing sensation too , i was worried about a dry socket but from everything i have read it appears a dry socket is the worse kind of toothache...

Answer 6

The classic symptom of a dry socket is the throbbing pain that you mentioned. The pain associated with a dry socket does not let up though. It's possible that you could be experiencing one although most patients know when they have one. If your pain is lessening or not as severe, as the day of the extraction, then chances are you are healing fine. If the pain has remained the same or increased, then you will want to have your dentist check this.

As for the taste and odor, it is very common after an extraction for the patient to complain of bad breath. This is easily remedied with flossing and a thorough brushing of the teeth, cheek and gum tissue, roof of the mouth and the tongue. You will notice an immediate difference in the taste and odor.

As for the discomfort you are experiencing, if you feel it isn't associated with dry socket you may want to try some jaw exercises which will reduce pain and help you to regain the full function of your mouth in less time. Take two, hot damp towels and place one on each of the jaw areas. While the moist heat relaxes the muscles of the joint area, begin opening and closing, stretching open a little further each time. The moist heat relaxes the over stretched and sore muscles from the surgery and the exercise helps to get the blood flowing aiding in the healing process. Most patients have immediate relief with this exercise, you can do it as often as you like. Be sure to continue the warm salt water rinses to keep the socket area clean and free of food particles.

Additional information: I have to disagree with MK on this. Patients are always advised to use ice the first 24 hours, then it's moist heat, used along with the exercise is very helpful. The gentle stretching doesn't cause pain, it alleviates it by working to get the oxygenated blood flowing back into these overworked, swollen muscles, helping them and the extraction site to heal faster. Leaving the muscles in jaw area tight will only prolong the healing process. Give the exercise a try, I am sure you will be delighted with the end results.

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Can take a couple of days to settle down when I had mine out i needed tramadol which is much stronger than ibruprofen. Give it a couple of days and if not better go back to the dentist who will clean and dress it with iodine which really helps it heal and also numbs the pain. If you had dry socket you would know as it's bloody agony ! Any good dentist will be more than happy to have a look and make sure it's OK (otherwise they risk a big pay out if you sue their *** for negligence). Give it to this time tomorrow and if no better get an emergency appointment. Hope all goes well !

Answer 8

When I had a tooth extracted (not a Wisdom tooth but one in the back) it didn't hurt that day, but the next day the pain was awful. My doctor sent me home with an Rx for Percocet without even asking. I too smoked after it was done and was worried about dry sockets but with those you supposedly get headaches so bad you can't even move or function. The trick with smoking is to cover your "hole" with your tounge when you inhale. After I figured that out I didn't have much pain. Take some pain medication and give it a day or two. If it's still not any better I'd go back for a checkup.

Answer 9

It's perfectly normal to have pain. I had all 4 of my wisdom teeth removed and I had to miss school and work because I looked like a chipmunk and had no energy. You shouldn't smoke firstly because it's bad for you :) and secondly because you're not supposed to suck on anything for about 5 days after the surgery (like using a straw). It's also normal for it to throb especially if you bend over. It's suggested that you use an extra pillow when you sleep too. And yeah, the surgery leaves a bad taste in your mouth for a long time especially when pieces of food gets caught in the gums and then you eat it (I think it's because of the sutures)
Anyways, get well soon!

Answer 10

Normal, normal normal. So, just rinse with warm salt water and don't worry. Maybe a little pain reliever if you need it whatever works for you then expect at least a few weeks of this. The smell is from the blood healing through the bone and it will last a little while. You can rinse with mouthwash fast and use some breath spray if you have to be in a social situation. You are normal.