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How long does pain last after molar extraction
A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. John DeWolfanswered
41 years experience
Really varies: After a simple extraction, the answer is not very long at all. If complex surgery or complications were involved it could be days. If the pain seems t... Read More
5.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Jack Binderanswered
Specializes in Dentistry
Less and less: It is not unusual to have discomfort for a few days after an extraction. The severity should decrease. If the pain lingers or increases, or if there... Read More
5.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 41-year-old female asked:
Dr. Theodore Davantzisanswered
Dentistry 41 years experience
Reevaluation: Have the dentist who treated you reevaluate the extraction site. Fragments should be removed.
405 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Arnold Malermananswered
Orthodontics 54 years experience
Not always: But may also be a root fragment. Please see the Dentist that did your extraction for post-surgical care. An alternative would be to see an Oral Surg... Read More
405 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. Theodore Davantzisanswered
Dentistry 41 years experience
See the surgeon: The surgeon who extracted the tooth should be able to evaluate the healing and see why it is bothering you.
4.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Allan Hawrylukanswered
Dentistry 20 years experience
Consult Dentist: Some pain and swelling is normal for a few days following a dental extraction. I would consult your dentist or oral surgeon to evaluate your specific ... Read More
3.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Theodore Davantzisanswered
Dentistry 41 years experience
Dry Socket ?: Have your dentist take a look... It should be feeling much better by now.
4.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Katharine Coxanswered
Pediatric Emergency Medicine 46 years experience
See dentist: Have it removed because it will interfere with healing. Continue to rinse and try. All the best.
2.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Debi Williamsanswered
Dentistry 27 years experience
Simple steps : After taking an x-ray, the tooth and gums will be numbed. The dentist will gently pull the 'gum' away from the tooth, then use an instrument to wiggl... Read More
5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 36-year-old male asked:
Dr. Daniel Quonanswered
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 43 years experience
Yes: You should be able to safely eat the soup without problems.
2.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 37-year-old female asked:
Dr. Peter Karsantanswered
Dentistry 40 years experience
Yes: Selling is normal. Swelling should start to resolve in another 24 hours. To help it along sleep at 45 degrees for the next three days. See your surgeo... Read More
3.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 44-year-old female asked:
Dr. I. Jay Freedmananswered
Dentistry 44 years experience
Visit your surgeon: 5 days after a third molar extraction you should still be sore, but starting to feel better. If this is the case continue following your post treatmen... Read More
5.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Theodore Davantzisanswered
Dentistry 41 years experience
You want a guarantee: Can't tell over the internet which tooth it is, and how difficult the extraction might be. Extracting it may cause a problem, and leaving it may also ... Read More
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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