Question 1

i was put under yesterday for wisdom teeth removal. is horrible neck and back pain after surgery normal?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Maybe your neck was in an awkward position during the surgery and you sustained a bad sprain. If not better with pain meds and heat,rest, then see the dr. for an evaluation.

Question 2

what can i do about a secondary infection 7 weeks following wisdom teeth removal?

Accepted Answer

See your dentist: You should go back to the dentist who did the extractions to have it evaluated. It could be a simple matter of a piece of food getting caught in the extraction site or something more involved. In the meantime rinse with warm salt water and make an appointment.

Question 3

i had a wisdom teeth removal surgery before it pops out 20 days ago and i can see that there is a hole next to the second molar ( not in the stitched area ) is this normal ?

Accepted Answer

: We do not have access to what you are seeing. Please note this yourSurgeon is responsible fornyour Post-Surgical care is an educational site, not a diagnosis and treatment site. The probability is you are just fine, especially if there is no pain, bleeding, or swelling. That said, your Oral Surgeon is responsible for your Post-Surgical care. Call his/her office and explain your concerns.

Question 4

when can i perform oral sex after wisdom teeth removal? its been a month am i still at risk of a dry socket or infection?

Accepted Answer

See your Dentisti: Since it is month ,the socket must have healed and closed if not the area is prone to any infection . See your Dentist who extracted the tooth for healing

Question 5

hello, i had a wisdom teeth removal surgery 20 days ago, and i can see that i have a hole even if i have stitches. ( the hole isn't in the stitched area ) is that normal ?

Accepted Answer

: The hole probably opened up after the sutures were placed from tissue tension. Have surgeon look at it, but keep food and debris out of this hole.

Question 6

how to tell if you have a dry socket or infection after wisdom teeth removal?

Accepted Answer

Dry socket: The only way to tell for sure is to have the extraction site examined.
See your dentist or oral surgeon for an examination.

Question 7

is it normal for my jaws to pop after wisdom teeth removal surgery?

Accepted Answer

No: It is not normal for you jaws or TMJ to pop when opening after wisdom tooth surgery.  In order to remove wisdom teeth, the mouth is usually opened and held open widely, which may produce some irritation to the tmjs.  For most patients, the popping usually resolves over a brief period of time following surgery.  If it persists and you have pain, you may want to contact your dentist or surgeon.

Question 8

dont want more surgery but it feels like there is tiny piece of bone under my gum after wisdom teeth removal?

Accepted Answer

Get an x-ray: An x-ray reveal whether your suspicion is correct.

Question 9

hi docs, would my lip piercing close if i take out for a wisdom teeth removal surgery?

Accepted Answer

NO: You can put it back in a few days after surgery.
It will take longer to close, unless you just had the piercing recently and it is not full y healed.

Question 10

will my lip piercing close if i take out for a wisdom teeth removal surgery? please help me docs!

Accepted Answer

Depends: It will depend on the amount of time the ring is out.  Discuss with your doctor prior to the procedure.

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I was put under yesterday for wisdom teeth removal. is horrible neck and back pain after surgery normal?

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What can i do about a secondary infection 7 weeks following wisdom teeth removal?

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I had a wisdom teeth removal surgery before it pops out 20 days ago and i can see that there is a hole next to the second molar ( not in the stitched area ) is this normal ?

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When can i perform oral sex after wisdom teeth removal? its been a month am i still at risk of a dry socket or infection?

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Hello, i had a wisdom teeth removal surgery 20 days ago, and i can see that i have a hole even if i have stitches. ( the hole isn't in the stitched area ) is that normal ?

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How to tell if you have a dry socket or infection after wisdom teeth removal?

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Is it normal for my jaws to pop after wisdom teeth removal surgery?

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Dont want more surgery but it feels like there is tiny piece of bone under my gum after wisdom teeth removal?

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Hi docs, would my lip piercing close if i take out for a wisdom teeth removal surgery?

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Will my lip piercing close if i take out for a wisdom teeth removal surgery? please help me docs!

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