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Extraction!
Day 6 of my impacted wisdom molar extraction and i feel pain ! I have to still take painkillers to feel alright !
Please see the picture, iam worried it could be a dry socket? Or a normal pain following post procedure! I have stiches in my mouth and it was a tough extraction!
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Please maintain proper oral hygiene and prevent any food lodgement in the area
As of picture it is probably not a dry socket
Sometimes it takes a week or more to heal
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Differentiating between normal postoperative pain and dry socket pain by:
1. Intensity: Dry socket pain is often described as severe and throbbing, and it may radiate to the ear or jaw. In contrast, normal postoperative pain tends to be more moderate and gradually diminishes over time.
2. Other symptoms: In addition to pain, dry socket may be accompanied by other symptoms such as bad breath, unpleasant taste in the mouth, and visible bone in the socket. These symptoms are typically absent in cases of normal postoperative pain.
3. Response to pain medication: Normal postoperative pain is usually responsive to over-the-counter pain medications. If the pain persists despite taking pain medication, it may indicate a more serious issue such as a dry socket.
However, there is no sign of a dry socket visible and as seen in the photo it's healing properly but if you feel a throbbing pain I advise you to visit your dentist for a follow-up.
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Maintain good oral hygiene
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Hello!
It will subside within 1 week, don't panic.
It's healing properly.
Next Steps
Kindly visit nearby dental surgeon on scheduled date for suture removal and follow up
Health Tips
Maintain good oral hygiene
Do warm salt water gargle
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As i can see from your photo their is no dry socket. Gargle with salt water or bitadine is possible. It will heal fast.
Next Steps
Consult to nearest dentist
Health Tips
Do not spit anything and try to keep that area clean.
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Dr. Shalini Nanda
Hair Transplant Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
It will subside in a week no need to worry
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
The picture is not very clear. But it does not look like a dry socket. Get the stitches removed on the 7th day. There is nothing to worry.
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