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What Causes Pain In Right Side Of Throat Post Wisdom Tooth Extraction?

Hi I am having pain in my throat on the right side. It hurts if I move my tongue a certain way or open my mouth too wide. I have recently had my wisdom teeth removed and developed dry sockets. I didn t know whether that may be a factor. It is really starting to hurt and I am feeling a tad achy so now I m worried it may be a virus. What do you think?
Wed, 17 Jun 2015
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Hi..
Can understand your concern..

As per your complain pain in throat and pain on opening the mouth too wide can be due to formation of dry socket as it is a very painful condition and inflammation caused due to it can lead to pain in throat, jaw,head ,eye on affected side and can cause difficulty in mouth opening..

In this case placement of zinc oxide eugenol dressing in the extraction socket after irrigation with hydrogen peroxide, betadine and saline followed by antibiotics and anti inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen can be relieving..

But in case if you have difficulty in swallowing with red inflamed tonsils along with white patches over them, it can be due to infection caused by bacteria or virus..

I would suggest you to consult your dentist and get evaluated and in case it is throat infection warm saline gargles,throat lozenges,and antibiotics in case of bacterial infection along with maintaining hydration and avoiding spicy and hard foods can provide relief..

Hope this information helps..

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Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..

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What Causes Pain In Right Side Of Throat Post Wisdom Tooth Extraction?

Hi.. Can understand your concern.. As per your complain pain in throat and pain on opening the mouth too wide can be due to formation of dry socket as it is a very painful condition and inflammation caused due to it can lead to pain in throat, jaw,head ,eye on affected side and can cause difficulty in mouth opening.. In this case placement of zinc oxide eugenol dressing in the extraction socket after irrigation with hydrogen peroxide, betadine and saline followed by antibiotics and anti inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen can be relieving.. But in case if you have difficulty in swallowing with red inflamed tonsils along with white patches over them, it can be due to infection caused by bacteria or virus.. I would suggest you to consult your dentist and get evaluated and in case it is throat infection warm saline gargles,throat lozenges,and antibiotics in case of bacterial infection along with maintaining hydration and avoiding spicy and hard foods can provide relief.. Hope this information helps.. If you find the answer helpful please write a positive review and click on find this answer helpful as a token of appreciation.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..