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What Causes Pain In Lower Jaw After Tooth Extraction?

Hello! I got my wisdom teeth out about 2 weeks ago, and got an infection. It all cleared up with some Penicillin, but now I am experiencing pain in my lower jaw near the sockets again. I have been cleaning the sites well with the syringe, but I'm afraid the infection may have returned. Do my concerns have any merit? Thanks so much!
Hannah
Tue, 26 Aug 2014
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Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
The pain in the lower jaw could be because of the gum infection near the socket region or there can be a sharp bony spicule in the extracted site. Consult a oral physician and get it evaluated. If required you may have to take a radiograph like IOPAR to see the spicules. You need to get the socket irrigated and clear the debris.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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What Causes Pain In Lower Jaw After Tooth Extraction?

Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The pain in the lower jaw could be because of the gum infection near the socket region or there can be a sharp bony spicule in the extracted site. Consult a oral physician and get it evaluated. If required you may have to take a radiograph like IOPAR to see the spicules. You need to get the socket irrigated and clear the debris. I hope my answer will help you, take care.