tooth extraction

[flump1]

Help, !!How long after having a front tooth extracted should the pain and swelling ease? It is most sore and I thought it would settle down by now , any advice?

[drestie]

Hi flump. I am really sorry that you haven't received any helpful answers, and I do not know how long it should take, but I think you should call your dentist if you are concerned. Hope you're better soon.
[BTW, this is why I think B&S should be subdivided]

[flump1]

drestie, t hanks for your reply, I was fishing in case any other abers have suffered like me !! I am a touch concerned and will see how it is later today, Thanks again x

[willa]

Flump, have your oral surgeon check for "dry socket" straight away. It happens when the extraction site fails to form a proper clot, or the clot breaks apart, and infection sets in. I had that last March with an upper front tooth was extracted. It often happens when back wisdom teeth are removed, but some of us have it happen with any tooth's extraction.

If it is dry socket, you'll need antibiotics to fight the infection, and the surgeon usually packs some medicine directly into the extraction site as well. If that's what it is, those steps will provide relief and healing in just a few days.

[flump1]

willa, thank you for your advice, I have googled 'dry socket' and indeed it appears to be similar to what I am suffering. I am away for medical advice tomorrow, Thank you X

[willa]

Best of luck to you, flump. Dry socket was incredibly painful for me; it's amazing how so small an area can affect one's entire being. And sometimes doctors can think we're not being patient with the healing process. But extractions without complications usually feel much better after 2 days. So don't leave the office until you get a proper exam and some good meds!