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What Causes Blisters Post Tooth Extraction?
I had a wisdom tooth extracted about a month ago. About 4 days ago a blister emerged from the outside of my 2nd molar in front of the extraction site. It's painful but not unbearable. I have an appointment with my dentist in a week and I thought I could just ask him then. Should I seek attention earlier?
Mon, 7 Jul 2014
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The blisters following a removal of the wisdom tooth could be because of the stress induced during the extraction procedure (herpetic) or it can be because of the heat generated by the hand piece.
Nothing to worry consult your dental surgeon and get the area irrigated with saline and betadine. Complete the course of antibiotics and analgesics. You can use topical analgesic and anesthetic like anabel gel. I hope my answer will help you, take care.
The blisters following a removal of the wisdom tooth could be because of the stress induced during the extraction procedure (herpetic) or it can be because of the heat generated by the hand piece.
Nothing to worry consult your dental surgeon and get the area irrigated with saline and betadine. Complete the course of antibiotics and analgesics. You can use topical analgesic and anesthetic like anabel gel. I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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