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What Is The Sensitivity And Swelling In Gum After A Tooth Extraction?

I had a bottom molar removed and was told I had a dry socket. The tooth adjacent to the extraction is very sensitive and sore and the gum is swollen. When I push on it with my tongue I feel pain. Is this from the dry socket? Plus the dentist told me my dry socket "was in the middle" what does that mean?
Wed, 20 Aug 2014
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Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,  's  Response
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
The sensitivity could be because of the exposure of the root surface of the next tooth while removing the wisdom tooth secondary to the bone cutting. Nothing to be panic, it will subside gradually. You can use desensitisers like sensoform tooth paste for 15 days instead of normal tooth paste.
For the dry socket and the swollen gums, you have to get the socket irrigated with betadine and saline and place a medicated dressing over the socket.
Mean while you can take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin 500mg and metronidazole 400mg tid for 5 days (if you are not allergic).
There is no meaning in telling the dry socket is in the middle.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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What Is The Sensitivity And Swelling In Gum After A Tooth Extraction?

Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The sensitivity could be because of the exposure of the root surface of the next tooth while removing the wisdom tooth secondary to the bone cutting. Nothing to be panic, it will subside gradually. You can use desensitisers like sensoform tooth paste for 15 days instead of normal tooth paste. For the dry socket and the swollen gums, you have to get the socket irrigated with betadine and saline and place a medicated dressing over the socket. Mean while you can take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin 500mg and metronidazole 400mg tid for 5 days (if you are not allergic). There is no meaning in telling the dry socket is in the middle. I hope my answer will help you, take care.