Will the pain in my left lower tooth get subsided on its own?
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I am a 32-year-old female, with pain in my lower left wisdom tooth for the past three days. The dentist whom I had consulted previously had suggested to come back for a follow-up after taking three days of antibiotics. However, I still have pain in my wisdom tooth. Should I consult the dentist for the extraction or wait till the pain subsides? What are your suggestions for post-extraction care? Kindly help me.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I read your query and can understand your concern.
Since you have taken an antibiotic course of three days, you can proceed with the extraction. For post-extraction care, I suggest you follow these steps
- The cotton that is placed in the socket after extraction must be removed after one hour.
- Consume cold food items like ice cream or fruit juice.
- Avoid using a straw for drinking.
- Avoid spitting for 24 hours.
- Avoid gargling for 24 hours.
- Apply cold compression for 24 hours.
I hope your queries are resolved, and further queries are welcome.
Thank you and take care.
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