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Fever and pain on the left side of the face after upper wisdom tooth removal 2 weeks ago. pressure under eye, pain in ear, eye, throat. what's wrong?

12 doctors weighed in across 7 answers

Post op pain: Your question cannot be answered here, you need to be seen for an. Evaluation. The best thing for you to do is to call the dentist or oral surgeon that did your extraction. Don't wait for it to get better.

Answered 5/22/2014

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Unresolved infection: You should be on an antibiotic. If you are, then make sure there is no pus that is visible. Obviously, you need to have your doctor check it out. Sometimes when upper tooth is extracted, bone is attached to it. This can not be avoided, and adds time to your healing.

Answered 4/17/2016

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Infection: It sounds like you have developed an infection in the area around the wisdom tooth. It could be in the sinus if your tooth was close to the sinus or in the space between your cheek and the bone where the wisdom toot was. You need to see your surgeon right away.

Answered 5/21/2019

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Potentially serious.: I agree with the other surgeons. Upper wisdom tooth removal can be from simple to complex and any number of factors could cause a post-op problem, though rare with upper versus lower wisdom teeth. Because occasionally an infection can involve areas that are more serious and give the symptoms you have, I recommend that you seek out an oral and maxillofacial surgeon today!

Answered 5/31/2017

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See your surgeon: There could be many reasons to have these symptoms ranging from postoperative infection to muscle spasm. You should see your surgeon for an evaluation.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

See your dentist: Wisdom 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. Your symptoms could be a serous problem. See your dentist or an oral surgeon for post-op appointment and treatment.

Answered 1/9/2017

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Residual pain: May be unresolved infection that needs antibiotic therapy. But there are other possible causes. Return to the Dentist or specialist Oral Surgeon that did the extraction for a reevaluation.

Answered 1/9/2017

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