Why does swelling not subsided after tooth removal?
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I had my wisdom teeth removed in four days. Even after two days, my swelling has not gone down. I also have mild to moderate pain coming from the site of extraction, which also seems to affect my jaw. My jaw is stiff, and it hurts when I talk too much or move (look down, left, and right).
I seem to have bad breath coming from my mouth, but I use a salt water rinse every two hours, which helps a little, but that odor is still there and seems to be stronger at night when I sleep. Have I formed a dry socket or an infection of some sort? If it helps, I also suffer from a preexisting condition regarding bleeding gums.
Please help.
Thank you.
Hello,
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It is due to traumatic extraction and a lack of proper precautions taken during tooth removal. It happens either due to wrong injection technique or lack of appropriate stabilization from the jaws, particularly the lower jaw. Moreover, the probability of dry socket cannot be ruled. The bad odor is due to infection of the socket.
Can you please send further information, like a photograph of the tooth or socket, or any radiograph? Do you feel numbness in your lip or tongue? Are you able to open your mouth correctly? Your inputs will help to address it properly.
Thank you.
Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!
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