What causes pain in the extracted area even after one week?
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
My wisdom tooth was extracted a week ago. Even after taking Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and Ibuprofen tablets, the pain did not subside. Due to pain, I am unable to sleep.
Kindly help.
Thank you.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I went through your query and understood your concern.
You may have a dry socket infection, caused by the loss of a blood clot in the extracted area. I suggest you follow the instructions mentioned below.
- Use a warm salt water gargle twice daily for a week to get some relief.
- Visit your dentist for cleaning and debridement of the wound.
- Take antibiotic tablets like Augmentin (Amoxicillin and Potassium Clavulanate) along with painkillers. Consult a specialist doctor, talk with them, and take medications with their consent.
I hope this has helped you.
Thank you.
Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!
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