My jaw is really sore, and I Been rinsing with, warm salt water after every meal. Is my jaw infected
2007-11-12 03:19:25 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
yes.
if the tooth was in the back, they had to prop your jaw open which is what usually causes pain.
Also the site of the anesthetic injection can hurt for a few days.
Just make sure the clot is still there and you don't have a dry socket.. (don't rinse too vigorously!)
2007-11-12 03:21:45 · answer #1 · answered by neoplop 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is normal to feel an ache in your jaw for sometime after an extraction, but it should not be unbearable pain. Rinse with the hottest water you can handle and salt, put heat on the outside of jaw, take tylenol or if the doc gave you pain pills take them. If this doesn't help go back to the doctor, you should have a follow up appt anyway, no?
Good luck.
2007-11-12 03:23:19 · answer #2 · answered by Excellante 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can have pain for up to about a week to 10 days depending on how much they had to do. If they had to work hard at extracting the tooth because it was deep rooted then it could be from that. If it was just a typical extraction of as they say 'no fuss no muss' then I would worry. Is it real swollen and warm on the skin over the top of the area of the jaw you're talking about? Or is there actually draining coming out of it? If so...I'd worry about infection. If you do have symptoms of infection, you need to see the dentist right away.
2007-11-12 03:25:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had 3 extractions last Wed and my jaw still hurts. I also have a bone fragment poking through my gums and killing me with pain! I am miserable! I have an appt. Wed., so hopefully they can take the bone fragment out and give me some relief! I think it's too early to say if you're infected. If you've been following the instructions, you should be ok. Do you have a follow up appt?
2007-11-12 03:23:53 · answer #4 · answered by veebeedee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had my wisdom teeth out in september and still had an ache in my jaw for a while afterward finally by the end of Octoberthe aching was dull and finally went away. Just keep the site clean of food and you should heal nicely if its more then an achy jaw then call your dentist immediately to check for infections or dry socket.
2007-11-12 03:28:52 · answer #5 · answered by Crystal B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh Gooor.
In my family quick survey: 3 extractions stopped aching soon or almost straight away, the others took a longer time.
No, doubt it is infected, with normal healing it can hurt for a while then suddenly days later you realise its been gone for hours. I don't think they always tell you the full facts, after all you've been pulled around in ways you don't normally get told, maybe you get told it will hurt for two days - it varies.
But if it continues much longer go back! They may not charge for that recuperative visit...
2007-11-12 03:23:03 · answer #6 · answered by Teal R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Was it a surgical extraction or was it just pulled? Is the pain worse now than it was or is it improving? Is the area swollen? It could just be sore, or it could very well be an infection. I would say your best bet would be to get it checked or atleast call the doctor.
2007-11-12 03:27:39 · answer #7 · answered by lisa17866 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually when it comes to dental work the numbing shots are the most painful part. Your mouth may be sore for a few days just from the injection. A little ironic.
2007-11-12 03:38:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, when I had my tooth pulled felt pain for a week! Are you watching what you are eating? , chewing food harder then meatloaf will make your jaw sore. Go see your Doctor if you're worry about an infection.
2007-11-12 03:31:06 · answer #9 · answered by missy H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is possible. I always had a lot of luck rinsing with a solution of peroxide and water. I've had multiple extractions, and this always worked for me.
2007-11-12 03:23:35 · answer #10 · answered by bjstree 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋