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Pain after the removal of wisdom tooth, is getting worse by day?

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Could be dry socket: Dry socket can occur three to four days after an adult tooth is removed. It's a condition in which blood clot at the site of extraction fails to develop, dislodges, or dissolves before wound healing; exposing underlying bones and nerves. In the days following a tooth removal, the main symptom is pain. Often with bad breath. OTC pain medications and flushing the site can help and NO Smoking.

Answered 3/25/2022

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Post surgical pain: Should begin to diminish by the beginning of the 3rd day. If it is getting worse, m especially if you now have bad breath, fever, general soreness, yo0u may have an infection. Please call the treating practitioner for a post-surgical reevaluation.

Answered 3/21/2019

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Dr. Joel Teig answered

Dry Socket: A common result of removal of wisdom teeth is a condition called a dry socket. The blood clot in the socket degenerated leaving the bone of the socket inflamed and exposed. This is a condition that you immediately need to see the doctor who removed the wisdom tooth to place medication into the socket on a small piece of gauze. That will usually promote healing and reduce the pain.

Answered 3/23/2019

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