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Molar Removed. Dentist Advised For Amixicillin And Metronidazole For Pain And Paracetamol. On Medicines For Two Weeks. Advise?

hi i had a lower tooth (molar) removed two weeks ago and after one week i realised the pain was not going away and had a bad tatse in my mouth..it was infected... went back to the dentist and i was given amoxicillin for 7 days 3 times a day and metronidazole for 5 days ..three times a day...just before i had the tooth removed my upper jaw hinge was getting painfull.... the hole where my tooth was seems to be getting better but i think i can see bone?... problem i have i still feel a slight pain in my face the side the tooth was removed and upper jaw ache.. paracetamol keeps the discomfort away but i have been on these for over two weeks now... any advice?
Fri, 8 Nov 2013
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Hello,

Thanks for writing to us.

The pain existing two weeks post extraction may be due to formation of dry socket at the site of extraction.

Irrigate the socket with betadine and dressing the socket with iodoform gauze has to be done.

Gargle frequently with lukewarm saline.

Maintain oral hygiene well.

Please do visit a dentist if symptoms persists.

Take care.
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Molar Removed. Dentist Advised For Amixicillin And Metronidazole For Pain And Paracetamol. On Medicines For Two Weeks. Advise?

Hello, Thanks for writing to us. The pain existing two weeks post extraction may be due to formation of dry socket at the site of extraction. Irrigate the socket with betadine and dressing the socket with iodoform gauze has to be done. Gargle frequently with lukewarm saline. Maintain oral hygiene well. Please do visit a dentist if symptoms persists. Take care.