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 Throbbing Sensation In The Gums After Wisdom Teeth Extraction?

I had my wisdom teeth extracted 6 days ago. I have had a throbbing sensation on one side in the lower extraction area and a horrible putrid salty taste is coming from all the extraction sites and it is making my breath smell. The throbbing goes away with some pain killers. I have been rinsing after every meal, sometimes more, with salt water solution and been trying my best to brush my teeth after each meal too, but I still have a good amount of swelling. Is all of this normal?
Wed, 3 Aug 2016
Report Abuse
Dentist,  's  Response
Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

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

As per your complain pain and swelling after wisdom tooth extraction is not abnormal and is seen for about a week to ten days after extraction and will resolve gradually..
But foul smell and bad taste can be due to infection binside mouth and it needs evaluation..
Consult your dentist and get evaluated..

In case of infection you can be advised a course of antibiotics like Augmentin along with anti inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen and serratiopeptidases..
You will be advised to do antiseptic mouthwash gargles and warm saline gargles..
Do cool compresses over the swelling and take soft diet..

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
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Throbbing Sensation In The Gums After Wisdom Teeth Extraction?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain pain and swelling after wisdom tooth extraction is not abnormal and is seen for about a week to ten days after extraction and will resolve gradually.. But foul smell and bad taste can be due to infection binside mouth and it needs evaluation.. Consult your dentist and get evaluated.. In case of infection you can be advised a course of antibiotics like Augmentin along with anti inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen and serratiopeptidases.. You will be advised to do antiseptic mouthwash gargles and warm saline gargles.. Do cool compresses over the swelling and take soft diet.. Hope this helps.. Regards.