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What Causes Persistent Pain In The Molar Despite Taking Antibiotics?

I had a infected molar back on on the right side, had antibiotics for 10 days. 2 days after I was done with them started hurting again, had a dental appointment, they could not get the tooth numb at all... Had it pulled, now in day 5 have stitches no surgery, simple pull it is hurting and swollen I think its the stitches but worried...I do not need a dry socket tho I think its over that time.. flying on Tuesday.. I just think its the swelling, keeping it super clean.. Any suggestions or advice?

posted on Thu, 21 Jan 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain in case if you have a pain in the area of extraction socket and as it is 5 th day, you need not to worry as there can be pain for about a week after extraction and there can be slight swelling too..
But in case if the pain and swelling is severe there is a possibility that there is infection in the extraction socket or there is any left out root piece that is flaring up or might be due to dry socket formation, but as there are stitches chances of dry socket are less..
I would suggest you to consult your treating dentist and get evaluated and he can do a clinical evaluation and take x ray..
As of now you can take painkiller like Ibuprofen or Naproxen to relieve pain..
Do warm saline gargles..
Do cool compresses on swelling over cheek..
Take a soft diet..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Persistent Pain In The Molar Despite Taking Antibiotics?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain in case if you have a pain in the area of extraction socket and as it is 5 th day, you need not to worry as there can be pain for about a week after extraction and there can be slight swelling too.. But in case if the pain and swelling is severe there is a possibility that there is infection in the extraction socket or there is any left out root piece that is flaring up or might be due to dry socket formation, but as there are stitches chances of dry socket are less.. I would suggest you to consult your treating dentist and get evaluated and he can do a clinical evaluation and take x ray.. As of now you can take painkiller like Ibuprofen or Naproxen to relieve pain.. Do warm saline gargles.. Do cool compresses on swelling over cheek.. Take a soft diet.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.