HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Severe Pain In The Mouth?

I am having dry socket strong type pain in my mouth after a piece of broken toothe root worke its hay out 3 days ago, need strongest pain relief from the shelf at Walmart because there I no where else to go
I had all lower teeth removed last august and not fully healed yet
Wed, 26 Apr 2017
Report Abuse
Dentist,  's  Response
Hi..
Thanks for the query.

Dry socket is really a painful condition and it occurs when after tooth extraction the blood clot falls off that is responsible to heal the extraction socket..

It is common seen after a traumatic extraction also and mostly become symptomatic after a 5-7 days post extraction..

If you have a dry socket and have not treated it then it can be a cause of severe pain in the extraction site along with swelling and foul smell in mouth..

So for the acute pain you should immediately consult a Dentist and get examined..

For dry socket he can place medicated dressing into the empty socket that has a pain relieving and healing action.
It should be changed every alternate day.
Along with it a short script of antibiotics and anti inflammatory painkillers will also be advised.
If other areas are not fully healed then the cause needs to be ruled out as if there is some other medical condition like Diabetes then healing can be slow and needs a proper management..

Hope this helps..
Regards.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Severe Pain In The Mouth?

Hi.. Thanks for the query. Dry socket is really a painful condition and it occurs when after tooth extraction the blood clot falls off that is responsible to heal the extraction socket.. It is common seen after a traumatic extraction also and mostly become symptomatic after a 5-7 days post extraction.. If you have a dry socket and have not treated it then it can be a cause of severe pain in the extraction site along with swelling and foul smell in mouth.. So for the acute pain you should immediately consult a Dentist and get examined.. For dry socket he can place medicated dressing into the empty socket that has a pain relieving and healing action. It should be changed every alternate day. Along with it a short script of antibiotics and anti inflammatory painkillers will also be advised. If other areas are not fully healed then the cause needs to be ruled out as if there is some other medical condition like Diabetes then healing can be slow and needs a proper management.. Hope this helps.. Regards.