Question 1

how much do tooth extraction hurt?

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Zero: Local anesthetics are given to numb the area completely and therefore you should not feel anything for the procedure. Nitrous Oxide\Oxygen or IV sedation is also available for the very anxious patient. Some soreness afterwards is to be expected which can be handled with an appropriate OTC or prescription pain medication.

Question 2

i had a complicated tooth extraction last wednesday and it still hurts a little sometimes, it smells and taste bad but not too much. its that normal?

Accepted Answer

It is normal: Tooth extraction is a surgical procedure and is not completely risk-free. Pain, swelling and infection following surgery is usually at its worst 24 – 48 hours after surgery. After that it should subside more and more every day and after 7 days stop. 
 See your dentist or an oral surgeon for post-op appointment and treatment. 
Take care.

Question 3

how long is it normal for a tooth extraction hurt?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Some extractions can be quite traumatic to the surrounding tissues, while others have virtually no pain at all.  If you are having severe pain, call your dentist and be seen.  One condition (dry socket) can become apparent 3-10 days after the procedure and be very painful.  Some measures can be taken to relieve the pain.  Call for a follow-up visit and let your dentist help.

Question 4

could you explain why does my tooth hurt after 4 days of tooth extraction?

Accepted Answer

Socket: Your socket may have food caught in it. Rinse with copious amounts of salt water three times a day. If this does not solve the problem please see your dentist to have the area checked. If the pain is a 12 on a scale of 10 then you may have a dry socket so please see your dentist for treatment.

Question 5

does an abscess tooth extraction hurt?

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Potentially: If there is severe pain and pressure, sometimes fully effective numbing of the area can not  be achieved and the extraction may be painful. Other times, the tooth may  be extracted without pain.

Question 6

why does my lower teeth hurt after having a tooth extraction on the top?

Accepted Answer

Referred Pain: Sometimes pain is referred from upper to lower or vice versa. The nerves of the jaw and face have a common origin, the tri-geminal nerve and sometimes "loops" occur. 
Another thought is the muscle strain or doctor's grip on your jaw when taking the tooth out.

Question 7

does an abscess tooth extraction hurt? and how about if the tooth gets pulled, does it hurt?

Accepted Answer

A little: Your dentist will use local anesthesia to numb the site. You can request pain medication for pain that may occur when the local anesthetic wears off.

Question 8

could wisdom tooth extraction hurt?

Accepted Answer

Why not: Pain or discomfort will always be present so to minimize this have your extractions under general anesthesia.

Question 9

could wisdom tooth extraction hurt a lot?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If you have the health to have general anesthesia, you will awaken to have the teeth gone and the healing should be the only source of discomfort.  Discuss with your doctor prior to the procedure.

Question 10

jaw still hurts days after tooth extraction. when should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

How many days ?: And how difficult was the extraction? Was it a periodontally involved tooth that was loose, or a wisdom tooth that required cutting bone? Two very different extractions, and your post does not give any clues. If you are uncomfortable, regardless of the above answers, call your dentist for specific guidance.

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Why does my lower teeth hurt after having a tooth extraction on the top?

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Does an abscess tooth extraction hurt? and how about if the tooth gets pulled, does it hurt?

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