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Pain post extraction

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upallnightpain · 10/10/2019 02:31

Had 4 extractions on Friday last week. 5's on upper and lower on both sides. One (lower right) had a bulbous root so was extremely difficult to get out according to the surgeon. I'm not getting any pain from any of the sites bar this one , which is horrid! Surgeon checked me over on Monday and said all fine, no dry socket. Any help?! Should it still hurt? Pain is controllable with ibuprofen.

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upallnightpain · 10/10/2019 22:02

Bump

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PixieDustt · 10/10/2019 22:27

Could be slightly still tender or might now have an infection or a dry socket. Go back to the dentist

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upallnightpain · 10/10/2019 22:48

I emailed the surgeon in the early hours of this morning but haven't had a reply. It's progressed to a throbbing headache now too.

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PixieDustt · 10/10/2019 22:56

Were you referred there by a dentist or is this your actual dentist? You need to get an emergency appointment.

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upallnightpain · 10/10/2019 22:59

I was operated on by a surgeon via referral from my dentist. I think I need to be seen tomorrow to be honest. A week is enough for it to not hurt surely?!

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PixieDustt · 10/10/2019 23:14

Then go back to your dentist.
I'm a dental nurse and it shouldn't still be so painful after a week. Tender yes, painful no.
It sounds like a dry socket it to me!

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upallnightpain · 10/10/2019 23:35

Oh dear :( I was hoping to avoid that. Do you think it would improve things if I was to sleep sitting more upright tonight?

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PointlessUsername · 10/10/2019 23:43

Nothing helped when i had a dry socket until the dentis packed it, instant relief from that.

Hope you feel better soon Flowers

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upallnightpain · 10/10/2019 23:47

@PointlessUsername was it similar to how I have described it ?

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PixieDustt · 11/10/2019 00:23

No nothing will improve it until the dentist packs it with can't remember name not how to spell it but it smells like cloves 🤤. Get an emergency appt and say you have a dry socket they have to see you the same day

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upallnightpain · 11/10/2019 10:19

FIXED 😎 2 out of 4 had dry socket apparently. All packed and ready to roll, wasn't even late to the school run!

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PixieDustt · 11/10/2019 15:56

Oh dear! Hope you feel better now though!

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upallnightpain · 26/10/2019 18:22

So , 3 out of 4 are fixed now , but I am being slightly plagued by the extraction site where it had the difficult root. It very much feels and looks like a blister, leading me to believe it's an abscess ? No massive pain or anything or foul smell. WWYD? Has anyone heard of this?

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