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Wisdom Tooth Extracted, Final Stitch Came Out, Severe Pain, Cheeks Swollen. No Relief With Medication. Cure?

Hello,
Two weeks ago, to date, I had 4 wisdom teeth extracted. Everything seemed to heal fine until yesterday when my final stitch came out. Unlike the other times, I felt a sharp pain when it came out. Since then, my cheek has swollen where the cheek and gum meet inside. I went to my oral surgeon today and he said nothing looked wrong, but went ahead and wrote me a rx for a swelling medication and a mouthwash. My mouth is in pain at the site, and the swelling is becoming noticeable from the outside. I'd it is relevant, I smoke (my doctor said I could after 7 days). This is also possibly the site where the numbing was injected. Again, no problem for 14 days and now this.
posted on Mon, 29 Jul 2013
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General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi,
It seems that there might be having some infection in the gum from where teeth were extracted.
Now there might be an abscess is formed giving rise to swelling and pain.
Oral surgeon might have prescribed a course of antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medicines.
With this course you will be alright.
Do mouth wash regularly.
Ok and take care.
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Dentist,  Dr. Qazi Ammara's  Response
Hi,

Thanks for asking the query,

Wisdom tooth removal is always associated with pain and swelling, you dont worry about the symptoms as they will subside after sometimes.
You follow the post extraction instructions given by the Dentist properly.
Take lukewarm saline and antiseptic mouthwash rinses.
Take the complete course of antibiotics and analgesics prescribed to you.
Take complete rest.
Avoid smoking, anxiety and stress.


Hope this helps out,

Regards...
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Dentist,  Dr. Souranjita Chattopadhyaya's  Response
Hello,

Thank you for choosing HCM,

The stitch after extraction has to be removed after 7 days...I think infection has been developed in that region...

I would like to suggest you to stop smoking for another 1-2 weeks because it interferes with the healing process..

Take proper antibiotic and analgesic according to prescription...

You have to do warm saline rinses for at least 7-8 times/day...

Don't apply any hot fomentation from outside that may worsen the present situation...

Don't be panic...give time,it will heal properly...

Wish you good health...
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Wisdom Tooth Extracted, Final Stitch Came Out, Severe Pain, Cheeks Swollen. No Relief With Medication. Cure?

Hi, It seems that there might be having some infection in the gum from where teeth were extracted. Now there might be an abscess is formed giving rise to swelling and pain. Oral surgeon might have prescribed a course of antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medicines. With this course you will be alright. Do mouth wash regularly. Ok and take care.