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What Causes Pain After Dental Tumor Removal?

I had a dental procedure done Thursday. The dental surgeon removed what we thought was some kind of tumor. I had 9 stitches in place. I was given IV antibiotics during the procedure and was sent home with Amoxicillin 500mg (take 2 immediately then 1 every 8 hours until all gone/quantity of 22) and Hydrocodone 10/325 (every 4 hrs for pain/quantity 20) My face is swollen something terrible on the left side all the way to my eye, I am taking the antibiotics exactly. The pain is excruciating, I can't even touch that side of my face without yelping. The surgical site does look to be yellowish but I am not running a fever. The pain medicine is not relieving it for more then a few minutes. Could this be getting infected?
Tue, 14 Oct 2014
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Hello and welcome.
Thanks for sharing your concern.

yes there could be a developing infection,but you need not worry it will come down.Since you are already under antibiotic coverage.

you can definitely speak to your dentist regarding change of pain killer and use it.Meanwhile do take good care of yourself and practice good oral hygiene measures.

Thanks.
Take care.
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What Causes Pain After Dental Tumor Removal?

Hello and welcome. Thanks for sharing your concern. yes there could be a developing infection,but you need not worry it will come down.Since you are already under antibiotic coverage. you can definitely speak to your dentist regarding change of pain killer and use it.Meanwhile do take good care of yourself and practice good oral hygiene measures. Thanks. Take care.