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Why do I have cheek pain after extraction?
Query: Hello doctor, I had my lower wisdom tooth removed a month ago. It was infected and they said they had to break a bone and take it out. I had two stitches removed post 10 days of my surgery. Still, I have the sensitivity and light pain in the cheekbone area. Is this normal to have? How long will it t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. After wisdom tooth removal, one generally has pain and little difficulty in chewing for a week or so. But, it is a month now and it should not be there. Is there sensitivity on the cheeks or the adjacent tooth? If it is on the tooth, you need to check for any cavity ... Read Full »
Worried about pain recurrence post-tooth extraction.Help.
Query: Hello doctor, I need someone who speaks English. I am out of the country and have had difficulty explaining to every dentist what I have been to and what is going on. It started two weeks ago when I felt a sharp pain in the lower right of my jaw. The lower of my jaw continued to hurt and felt sore f... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. It is difficult to suggest much without seeing at least a picture or X-rays of the area to help understand the problem. Which tooth was extracted by your dentist? Was it the wisdom tooth? Can you attach the X-ray which ... Read Full »
Is it safe to take an extra dose of Panadeine after tooth removal?
Query: Hi doctor, Before 25 years, I had root canal treatment on my lower second molar. As I had a broken canal on the same tooth, it was surgically removed a few days ago. The stitches have healed, but still I have pain. The medication reduces pain, but I am worried as if I am taking an extra dose of Pana... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I suggest you to take only prescribed dosage not beyond it. If still pain occurs, then I suggest Augmentin Duo 625 mg (Amoxicillin and Clavulanic acid) and Acuvin (Paracetamol) twice in a day at the interval of 12 hours for five days. Consult your doctor, discuss with h... Read Full »
I extracted my teeth a week ago, and it still pain even after taking medications. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I extracted my teeth a week ago. But I am still in pain from that teeth extraction though I am taking medicine. There is bad blood coming from that area. What is causing the problem, and in how many days will it will get resolved? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If the wound is not healed due to the loss of blood clot from the extraction site and gets infected, it may cause intense pain and a bad smell. This condition is called dry socket condition. You will have to use warm salt water gargle three times a day and also tak... Read Full »