What could cause swelling and numbness after a tooth removal?
Hello doctor,
I went to a dentist three days ago to remove the nerve in the lower right area. The doctor gave me a needle of the anesthetic solution under the tooth and removed the nerve. He said that the root was too long and used a size of 28. I still feel numb on the lower right side of the lips and chin below. I also have a swelling of the upper chin right below the tooth and the location of a needle. I do not feel the lips on that side even if it was pricked by a needle. I visited the hospital, and they said that there was a root infection. They placed a substance inside the neural channels of the tooth and gave me Dalacin-C 600 mg for three days. I went back to the doctor today at his request, and he opened the channel and worked on the cyst squeezing, but it is still bloated and not affected by pressure. He said it is a bag under the root, today and after pressure on the bag. I feel pain and rheumatism in both arms from the wrist to the shoulder, and chills and I do not know what is the right behavior. I read that there is a needle to cancel the effect of anesthesia. What is your advice? Please help.
26 Apr 2024 - 1 min read
What are the potential causes of persistent pain after a tooth extraction?
Hello doctor,
I underwent a tooth extraction five weeks ago, and it quickly became infected. I received treatment to clean and pack the area, and I took two courses of Amoxicillin and one course of Metronidazole. However, I am still experiencing severe pain in the entire affected side of my face, including my ear. I am currently in a foreign country without reliable dental services, and I am uncertain whether I should fly to see another dentist as I am unsure if this level of pain is normal. I will attach a photo of the affected area. I am currently taking Iron, Folic Acid, and vitamin B12 supplements for my anemia, and my recent lab results indicate that my levels are good. I am also taking contraceptive pills.
Kindly help.
26 Apr 2024 - 1 min read
My smile looks so awful I smile with mouth closed. Any options to improve my smile?
Hi doctor,
When I try to smile showing my teeth, it looks awful and very unnatural. All there is is a tiny gap, but you do not really see teeth. So, I have always smiled with my mouth closed. I was wondering if you could help me figure out why my face is this way and if there are any options to help improve my smile.
Please help.
25 Apr 2024 - 1 min read
How can an abscess due to a broken tooth be managed?
Hello doctor,
I have a bad infection from an abscess. Due to the broken tooth infection going to my ear, there is a severe pain on the whole right side and can barely open my mouth.
24 Apr 2024 - 1 min read
How to stop excessive bleeding from the extraction site?
Hi doctor,
It has been eight hours now. I have extracted three teeth at the same time. There is excessive bleeding from the extracted site. Is this deadly?
23 Apr 2024 - 1 min read
