Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I have a fever (98.6 degrees Fahrenheit) after four days of wisdom teeth extraction. The swelling has increased, there is still a little pain, and I see white stuff with a black dot near the extraction site. Is everything fine for me? I took Ibuprofen for three and a half days, but I stopped it because of stomach pain, dizziness, and fatigue.
Kindly suggest.
Hello,
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The white stuff is the blood clot and is normal. Do not touch the wound to allow proper healing and avoid infection. A warm salt water gargle twice a day for a week or two helps in fast healing. I suggest you consult a specialist and take the following medicines with their consent. An antibiotic like Augmentin thrice a day for five days and a painkiller like Ibuprofen or Acenext P (Aceclofenac and Paracetamol) three times a day. Take the medicines after meals to avoid indigestion. If the pain increases, you have a dry socket and should return to your dentist for a check-up.
I hope this has helped you. Please feel free to reach me again in case of further queries.
Thank you.
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