What causes jaw pain and swelling after a tooth extraction?

Question

Hello doctor,

I had my tooth out a few days back because of pain that had been going on since I had had an abscess for over a year and not been treated. My face is swollen on one side, and my jaw is very painful. I have lost so much weight since my tooth was removed, and I am in so much pain. I did not have an X-ray before having my tooth out to see if I still had my abscess. What should I do?

Please help.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Pain after an extraction is quite normal for the next 3 to 5 days. However, the intensity of pain comes down each day. Please take the prescribed medicines without skipping and follow the instructions given by your dentist. If the pain is unbearable even after taking painkillers and it is not fading out each day, please visit your dentist and get checked for healing.

Sometimes, left-out root portions and disturbed clots could also cause delayed healing and intense pain. And you should talk to your dentist and get the dosage increased if the pain management is not adequate with the prescribed painkillers. Abscess below the tooth drains immediately after an extraction of the involved tooth. So this could probably not be from the abscess.

I hope this helps you.

Thank you.