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How Long Does The Pain In Jaw And Throat Last After Teeth Extraction?

Had dental work done on a fractured tooth on a Tuesday..... My pain got worse so the dentist extracted my back bottom molar on Thursday..... It s now 5 days later & my jaw, neck & throat still hurt! How long should the pain last? It feels like my whole left side of my face is swollen
Thu, 27 Aug 2015
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Hi dear ,

As per you query you have pain and swelling on one side of the face after extraction . The symptoms you mention in query can occur due to two reasons .

First there can be high point on the cracked tooth which cause pain and it radiate to entire side of the face .

Secondly infection has not been removed completely . Infection has spread to the surrounding area .

I would suggest you to consult oral surgeon or dentists again for proper examination . Doctor may clear the extraction site by irrigating it with betadine and prescribe antibiotics ( amoxicillin) at least for a week . For now do warm saline rinses and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain and swelling .

Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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How Long Does The Pain In Jaw And Throat Last After Teeth Extraction?

Hi dear , As per you query you have pain and swelling on one side of the face after extraction . The symptoms you mention in query can occur due to two reasons . First there can be high point on the cracked tooth which cause pain and it radiate to entire side of the face . Secondly infection has not been removed completely . Infection has spread to the surrounding area . I would suggest you to consult oral surgeon or dentists again for proper examination . Doctor may clear the extraction site by irrigating it with betadine and prescribe antibiotics ( amoxicillin) at least for a week . For now do warm saline rinses and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain and swelling . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari