Question 1

chronic sinusitis & tooth extraction 2 mths ago.face swollen, head/ear pain, cold symptoms, temp. seen drs recently.  should i see again or self-treat?

Accepted Answer

2 avenues: See Oral Surgeon to evaluate extraction site.  See ENT to evaluate sinus.  Sounds like infection, and that requires more than OTCs.

Question 2

face swollen up - upper right molar tooth surgical extraction. how many days until it gets back to normal? what can i do to help besides taking meds?

Accepted Answer

Molar extraction: The worse the initial infection, the longer it will take to heal. The best thing you can do is follow the post-op advice of your surgeon, and return as directed for your post-op examination.

Question 3

just had a tooth extraction 3 days ago woke up with swollen gum and pain is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Pain: If it has been three days since the extraction and the area is painful and swollen, you may be experiencing a post surgical complication which may be easily managed by the doctor who performed the surgery. You should ask to be seen for a follow up examination and any indicated treatment.

Question 4

when you have swollen gums is tooth extraction possible?

Accepted Answer

Possible...: ...but not preferable. Swollen gingiva can be caused by infection or severe inflammation. It is usually best to have these issues under control before the extraction, but there are exceptions. See your dentist for further guidance.

Question 5

outer gum still red, swollen & tender after 14 days of #13 tooth extraction?  tooth was broken off on that side  to the gum line before extraction.

Accepted Answer

Re-evaluation: The surgical site should be re-evaluated by the dentist who extracted the tooth.

Question 6

swollen gums and pain 5 days after wisdom tooth extraction, should i be worried or wait a few more days to see if pain lessens?

Accepted Answer

Better or worse?: Typically after surgery, the surgical pain lasts a few days then it progressively gets better.  The trend is to have less and less discomfort from decreasing pain and swelling ; be able to open and use jaw for chewing more.  If the swelling/pain is getting worse, it is advisable to see your doctor.  If there is discharge, abscess,  or redness occurring, you should have it evaluated asap.

Question 7

is it normal for your check/ jaw to still be swollen 5 days after wisdom tooth extraction? i am on pen vk 500

Accepted Answer

Yes: Depending on the level of difficulty in removing the teeth, the swelling may take awhile to go down.  Be sure to follow the surgeons instructions.  If you have any concerns, you need to contact their office.

Question 8

i had a lower tooth extraction 4 days ago. my jaw has a bump and is swollen and so is my neck and extraction site is yellow and white. is that normal?

Accepted Answer

No it's not: You probably having or developing an infection,are you on antibiotics? 
You should see your dentist ASAP for cleaning and depridment of extraction site and prescribe the proper medications.

Question 9

3 days ago i had my lower horizontal wisdom tooth extraction since now my half tongue is feels numb and swollen

i hv feeling of trickling on tongue

Accepted Answer

See your dentist: extraction of wisdom teeth could be traumatic and some time required cutting and suturing.
so the edema and swelling is expected.
but the numbness to last three days is unusual.
so my advise in addition to gargling with salt and water, and apply ice as much as you can, talk to your dentist and check if this is expected or not.

Question 10

my cheek is swollen after upper molar (not wisdom tooth) extraction. is it normal to have pain throughout the inner cheek wall? it's been 4 days.

Accepted Answer

Varies..: It varies... Depending on the type of extraction, the surgeons style and expertise and the patient, post surgery pain varies dramatically. Whatever you feel is real for you and your dentist can help you if there is a need for pain medication, medication for infection or swelling. Arnica is a good holistic over the counter anti inflammatory and pain aid.

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Chronic sinusitis & tooth extraction 2 mths ago.face swollen, head/ear pain, cold symptoms, temp. seen drs recently. should i see again or self-treat?

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Face swollen up - upper right molar tooth surgical extraction. how many days until it gets back to normal? what can i do to help besides taking meds?

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Just had a tooth extraction 3 days ago woke up with swollen gum and pain is this normal?

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When you have swollen gums is tooth extraction possible?

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Outer gum still red, swollen & tender after 14 days of #13 tooth extraction? tooth was broken off on that side to the gum line before extraction.

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Swollen gums and pain 5 days after wisdom tooth extraction, should i be worried or wait a few more days to see if pain lessens?

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Is it normal for your check/ jaw to still be swollen 5 days after wisdom tooth extraction? i am on pen vk 500

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I had a lower tooth extraction 4 days ago. my jaw has a bump and is swollen and so is my neck and extraction site is yellow and white. is that normal?

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3 days ago i had my lower horizontal wisdom tooth extraction since now my half tongue is feels numb and swollen i hv feeling of trickling on tongue

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My cheek is swollen after upper molar (not wisdom tooth) extraction. is it normal to have pain throughout the inner cheek wall? it's been 4 days.

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