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Is Application Of Pressure On The Gums After Tooth Extraction Safe?

Hy, I tuk out a tooth 11 days ago! And I had dry socket... I went back to the dentist... M feeling better da pain is no longer severe BT my gum we re I tuk out da tooth has sum smelly salty stuff was n I press it, and I feel better after pressing it, should I keep on pressing
Mon, 14 May 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

As per your query, you have symptoms of dry socket after tooth extraction which is due to the presence of infection. I would suggest you not to press it much and let the area take proper time to heal. You should not spit or rinse forcefully so that clot is not dislodged.

For now, maintain proper oral hygiene and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain. Follow all post-operation instructions. If any pain or swelling occurs, consult a dentist for proper examination and rule out other causes.

The doctor may irrigate the socket for 3 to 4 days regularly and may prescribe antibiotics along with anti-inflammatory medicines.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Is Application Of Pressure On The Gums After Tooth Extraction Safe?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As per your query, you have symptoms of dry socket after tooth extraction which is due to the presence of infection. I would suggest you not to press it much and let the area take proper time to heal. You should not spit or rinse forcefully so that clot is not dislodged. For now, maintain proper oral hygiene and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain. Follow all post-operation instructions. If any pain or swelling occurs, consult a dentist for proper examination and rule out other causes. The doctor may irrigate the socket for 3 to 4 days regularly and may prescribe antibiotics along with anti-inflammatory medicines. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Harry Maheshwari