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aibu to give the dentist a wee phone call?

27 replies

sltorres9 · 28/10/2015 04:01

I had my adult molar removed on Monday, since then I've been in constant throbbing pain. Feels like its still being pulled about. My mouth is swollen, I can barely make my mouth form an 'o' shape and now I've woken up yet again in pain, with a funny Taste in my mouth. Tastes like quavers Hmm should I phone the dentist? I don't want to waste their time and its a 40 minute walk plus I have nobody to look after my lo if I needed to go in? Just so paranoid about it being an infection or something

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Doublebubblebubble · 28/10/2015 04:07

If you are worried give your dentist a call it cant hurt... Or see your GP. I'm not a medical professional but it sounds like it could be an infection.

Hygge · 28/10/2015 04:08

I would call first thing.

It's worth getting checked out to set your mind at rest.

I had a molar tooth removed and although the following few hours were painful, by the next morning it was just a little bit sore and uncomfortable, nothing like you describe.

I think they might be best to X-ray you or something, just to make sure everything is as it should be.

I hope you feel better soon. Flowers

TheDeverellWoman · 28/10/2015 04:14

I would call. Better to be safe than sorry.

I would also maybe start doing some dslt water rinses. Couldn't hurt.

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sltorres9 · 28/10/2015 04:17

Sorry tmi warning

There's some white parts that I can see, which I was told were part of my jaw bone, is it normal to see that so soon?
Just beside it, is what I'm assuming to be the blood clot, it's just dark red
Will call in the morning, I don't know anybody who has had teeth out so sorry for posting here

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DamsonInDistress · 28/10/2015 08:08

A cheesy 'quavers' smell suggests a serious infection, especially accompanied by that much pain. I hope you manage to get an appointment.

Haggisfish · 28/10/2015 08:11

Poor you-it might be a bit of dry socket if you can see the bone. I needed strong painkillers for two weeks before mine got bearable, antibiotics and packed with a dressing every other day for a week. Def go back to dentist!

WhyCantIuseTheNameIWant · 28/10/2015 08:11

I had wisdoms out.
The pain took a few days to go, but it got less each day.
Yes, phone them to ask for advice. I needed antibiotics for one of mine.

Susandeath · 28/10/2015 08:15

I was also going to suggest dry socket, you need to ring the dentist. It's an infection caused by the blood clot not forming properly to protect the socket, and you'll need antibiotics and the socket packed with a dressing. It's very painful apparently!

ReggaeShark · 28/10/2015 08:18

In the meantime wrap some frozen peas (or similar) in a tea towel and hold against your jaw. Good luck.

OhWotIsItThisTime · 28/10/2015 13:15

Definitely call. I had a couple of wisdom teeth removed and was fine, nothing like what you're experiencing.

Petradreaming · 28/10/2015 13:27

Dry socket is awful.... I had it once. Go back to the dentist for a check. I feel your pain

TheBunnyOfDoom · 28/10/2015 13:34

Sounds like dry socket. Definitely ring ASAP.

ColderThanAWitchsMammaries · 28/10/2015 13:35

Yes phone them

ColderThanAWitchsMammaries · 28/10/2015 13:36

Lots of people took time to advise you this on your other thread though.

[Confused]

brokenmouse · 28/10/2015 14:53

Don't see your GP! We are neither trained nor insured to sort out dental problems.

TillITookAnArrowToTheKnee · 28/10/2015 14:57

mrsmorton was very helpful on a thread last week, she may spot this and hope on.

I've had all 4 wisdom teeth out and a broken molar and I would strongly suggest getting to the dentist asap. I won't armchair diagnose but that sounds grim and not routine after extraction.

ColderThanAWitchsMammaries · 28/10/2015 15:17

Definitely could be dry socket or infection.

I am not a dentist but work for one. If you phone with these symptoms they will want to see you and check things out.

As we said on other thread. :)

Marynary · 28/10/2015 16:10

It sounds very much like dry socket. You should definitely call the dentist straight away.
I had a molar out recently and it didn't hurt much at all after the first 24 hours despite being quite a complicated extraction.

listsandbudgets · 28/10/2015 16:44

How are you now OP. I hope you've now managed to see the dentist and get some help.

I recently had a root canal and as I left the surgery my dentist made me promise to call if there was any pain, throbbing or any other symptom I wasn't happy with. The sooner they know the sooner they can sort it out and stop it getting worse.

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sltorres9 · 28/10/2015 20:19

Sorry I couldn't remember where I posted the first time :( my face is still very swollen, managed to have a look in my mouth and its going grey which by endless 4am Google searchers, tells me is a good thing. However I've got an awful smell and taste which the dentist said was not normal so I've got an emergency appointment tomorrow
Starting to get a sore stomach from taking so many pain killers on a empty stomach :(

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sltorres9 · 28/10/2015 20:21

Oh and the cheesy taste, has turned out more like stale blood Blush

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listsandbudgets · 28/10/2015 20:30

Can you manage some soup Sltorres, its not a good idea to not eat while your body is trying to fight of this sort of infection. I do understand how painful it is to try though :(

If you've got any mouth wash it may be worth rinsing with that if for no other reason than to disguise the taste.

Really hope dentist can help tomorrow. You have my utter sympathy. I had mastitis when breastfeeding - I thought that was as miserable as it got until I broke my tooth and it got infected.

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sltorres9 · 29/10/2015 13:38

I went to the dentist she said it's an infection, no mention of dry socket though. She cleaned it out and filled it, it tastes like clove oil ?? the pain is worse than it ever has been, total throbbing! I've been managing a bit of soup and a milkshake but that's all I manage, I'm starving lol

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ColderThanAWitchsMammaries · 29/10/2015 13:42

Does sound like dry socket anyway if she packed it. Hopefully it will settle soon!!!

Mrsmorton · 29/10/2015 17:32

I'm going to link this thread to anyone who doesn't insist on their DC's brushing their teeth for 2 min twice a day.

Almost all of the dental pain I see at OOH is preventable: gum disease, pulpitis, the "oh the hole has been there since I went on holiday in May, I'm going on holiday again tomorrow and it's a bit sore" patients.

Good diet, good oral hygiene and regular check ups can prevent 99% of these problems!

Yes a dry socket is by and large unfortunate but (save for wisdom teeth) most teeth come out because of neglect.

Some people are more prone to decay. Just like some people are prone to frizzy hair. It doesn't mean you never use conditioner and blow dry your hair for hours every day... you take steps to mitigate that rather than just using it as an excuse to go out with a Brian May hairdo (unless that's what you're going for). Just like if you think you have "weak enamel" you take additional steps to prevent decay.

Rant over.

sltorres9 It should improve fairly quickly, the dressing is highly effective. Aim not to disturb the site, and remember you have had jaw surgery and it takes time to heal.