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Suggest Treatment For Redness And Ulcers After Removing Teeth

I got a top back tooth removed atfer two failed fillings and 7 injections but had to go back to get it recleaned only to still have pain along with ulcers and redness where tooth was pulled I also got antibiotics and am taking a nasel spray as my nose is running (something to do with my sinus??) how do I know if its an infection or a dry socket,
there seems to be something at the gap would it be the medication they packed into it? I hate the thought of going back just to be put through more pain I feel like a pin cushion as it is
Fri, 28 Aug 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern...

As per your complain and presentation of symptoms it seems that you might have a Dry Socket which is leading to redness and ulceration and the gap that you have experienced is an unhealed socket with medicated dressing in it which is placed to promote healing..

Another cause that can also cause similar symptoms is a left over piece of root of tooth that may be causing infection, sinus formation and pain.

Running nose is not alone a sign of sinus perforation but it cannot be ignored as there are a chances of sinus perforation after molar extraction..

You need an immediate consultation with an Oral Surgeon and get evaluated along with an IOPAR ( x ray) and a full mouth x Ray known as ORTHOPANTOMOGRAM (OPG) so that exact cause of the problem is ruled out and treatment can be done accordingly..

As for now in case of severe pain you can take TRAMADOL 50 mg (ULTRAM) but if pain is moderate Ibuprofen can be taken..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
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Suggest Treatment For Redness And Ulcers After Removing Teeth

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern... As per your complain and presentation of symptoms it seems that you might have a Dry Socket which is leading to redness and ulceration and the gap that you have experienced is an unhealed socket with medicated dressing in it which is placed to promote healing.. Another cause that can also cause similar symptoms is a left over piece of root of tooth that may be causing infection, sinus formation and pain. Running nose is not alone a sign of sinus perforation but it cannot be ignored as there are a chances of sinus perforation after molar extraction.. You need an immediate consultation with an Oral Surgeon and get evaluated along with an IOPAR ( x ray) and a full mouth x Ray known as ORTHOPANTOMOGRAM (OPG) so that exact cause of the problem is ruled out and treatment can be done accordingly.. As for now in case of severe pain you can take TRAMADOL 50 mg (ULTRAM) but if pain is moderate Ibuprofen can be taken.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..