What are the complications of impaction surgery?
Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
I had surgery in my mouth to remove a buried tooth two days ago. The doctor told me to come and remove the stitches one week from now but there is still blood coming out of my mouth and I have swelling on my cheeks. Part of the skin next to my lips is purple or dark blue and the inside of my mouth is super red. Is it anything serious or is it normal? I am taking the tablets Flagyl, Clavimox, and Ketoprek. Please help.
Thank you.
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I read your concern and can understand your concern.
Swelling is normal for two to three days in such cases of surgical extraction of the impacted tooth. Continue all medicines given by your dentist. The wound on the lip may have happened while trying to remove the tooth and is due to any instrument that would have hurt your lips or can even happen due to biting on your lips when you were under local anesthesia.
Slight bleeding can occur for one or two days since saliva gets mixed with blood. If the bleeding is too much go back to see your dentist. Use warm salt water gargle twice a day for a week.
I hope this helps.
Thank you.
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