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What Causes Pain For More Than 2 Weeks In The Area Where The Tooth Was Extracted From?
I am a 76 year old male who just had a tooth extracted 2 weeks ago. I still have pain in that area. More than I had e tooth was taken out. I heard something about the possibility that since I taken Fosamax a few years ago. It may still be affecting my jaw. If so, what is the remedy?
Wed, 22 Jan 2014
Hello, thank you for consulting with healthcaremagic.
If extraction of tooth was done 2 weeks ago and still you are experiencing pain then there can be two reasons for this problem
-first it can be possible that the socket must have become a dry socket, in this case you have to visit your dentist.
-second might be possible that a root stump of tooth still left there, so you have to get it removed.
Hope it will help you.
Thank you
Regards
If extraction of tooth was done 2 weeks ago and still you are experiencing pain then there can be two reasons for this problem
-first it can be possible that the socket must have become a dry socket, in this case you have to visit your dentist.
-second might be possible that a root stump of tooth still left there, so you have to get it removed.
Hope it will help you.
Thank you
Regards
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Hi,
Thanks for asking the query,
There could be a chance of left over tooth particle in the socket or in case of a condition known as dry socket.
I would suggest you to visit the concerned Dentist and get a checkup done also take an IOPA Radiograph of the region.
At home take lukewarm saline nad antiseptic mouthwash rinses.
Maintain a good oral hygiene.
Take care!
Thanks for asking the query,
There could be a chance of left over tooth particle in the socket or in case of a condition known as dry socket.
I would suggest you to visit the concerned Dentist and get a checkup done also take an IOPA Radiograph of the region.
At home take lukewarm saline nad antiseptic mouthwash rinses.
Maintain a good oral hygiene.
Take care!
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