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Had My Wisdom Tooth Extraction. Swelling Stopped. Stitches Dissolved. Feel A Bone Protruding. Bit Inflamed. Normal?
It's a little over 6 days after my wisdom tooth extraction ( I had all 4 taken out). Pain pretty much stopped the second day ( didn't even need the painkillers doctor prescribed). The swelling stopped a couple days after that. Perceivably, things are going smoothly. This afternoon, however, I noticed that my stitches dissolved ( like my surgeon said they would) except on the bottom left side of my jaw I noticed something that, to me, seemed a bit peculiar. In that area, the site seems to be slightly open with, what looks like, bone slightly protruding from it. I still have no pain/swelling, and the area still looks the slightest bit inflamed. Is this normal? Is it infection or the beginnings of dry socket? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
Mon, 26 Aug 2013
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Welcome to healthcaremagic forum.
From the details produced,its clear that socket has not healed completely.
To prevent occurrence of dry socket,take complete course of augmentin along with analgesics.
Swish with lukewarm saline frequently.
Irrigate the socket with betadine ,apply eugenol as well as lignocaine solution within the socket.
Avoid spicy foods,smoking.
Take adequate rest and stressful work has to be limited.
If symptoms persists,please do visit a dentist.
Hope this helps.
Welcome to healthcaremagic forum.
From the details produced,its clear that socket has not healed completely.
To prevent occurrence of dry socket,take complete course of augmentin along with analgesics.
Swish with lukewarm saline frequently.
Irrigate the socket with betadine ,apply eugenol as well as lignocaine solution within the socket.
Avoid spicy foods,smoking.
Take adequate rest and stressful work has to be limited.
If symptoms persists,please do visit a dentist.
Hope this helps.
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Hi,
Just relax and be stress free. Its nothing but a condition called "Dry Socket".
You just don't have to touch it, be careful about that.
For keeping the area clean, just add salt to warm water and rinse (try at least every 3 hourly for the first day, and then at least 4-5 times a day for 2-3 days).
Nothing else required. Be assured.
Good luck!
Just relax and be stress free. Its nothing but a condition called "Dry Socket".
You just don't have to touch it, be careful about that.
For keeping the area clean, just add salt to warm water and rinse (try at least every 3 hourly for the first day, and then at least 4-5 times a day for 2-3 days).
Nothing else required. Be assured.
Good luck!
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Hi
Welcome to HCM
Healing of socket takes time & wisdom tooth extraction is surgical procedure so it takes more time.
To prevent dry socket you need to complete course of medications as prescribed.
Also avoid smoking & drinking alcohol till it heals properly.
Do betadine gargles twice a day.
Do warm saline rinses Thrice a day.
Consult your dentist for further query.
Regards
Dr.Neha
Welcome to HCM
Healing of socket takes time & wisdom tooth extraction is surgical procedure so it takes more time.
To prevent dry socket you need to complete course of medications as prescribed.
Also avoid smoking & drinking alcohol till it heals properly.
Do betadine gargles twice a day.
Do warm saline rinses Thrice a day.
Consult your dentist for further query.
Regards
Dr.Neha
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yr chief complain is 'bone slightly protruding out' . its not a big issue. soft tissue will cover that. but go to dentist and tell him about this so he will file it. its not a big issue but eg. in case of dentures such bony spicules may heart u while wearing dentures.
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Hi there,
Thanks for asking your query,
Your doing fine.please visit your dentist for confirmation.severe pain associated with bad odour following a tooth extraction is enough for your dentist to suspect dry socket.In surgical extraction, it may take 3 weeks to 3 months for recovery to take place depending on the degree of damage to the dental tissues.since you don't have pain /swelling dry socket cannot be ruled out.
Follow the post -instructions given to you after extraction and take medications as directed by your dentist.
and maintain a good oral hygiene.
regards,
dr.naveen
Thanks for asking your query,
Your doing fine.please visit your dentist for confirmation.severe pain associated with bad odour following a tooth extraction is enough for your dentist to suspect dry socket.In surgical extraction, it may take 3 weeks to 3 months for recovery to take place depending on the degree of damage to the dental tissues.since you don't have pain /swelling dry socket cannot be ruled out.
Follow the post -instructions given to you after extraction and take medications as directed by your dentist.
and maintain a good oral hygiene.
regards,
dr.naveen
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